Oct 11, V7N- Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are set to clash in a historic bout in Riyadh on Saturday, where both will put their undefeated records on the line to crown the undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the world. This fight, which pits two former Russian amateur teammates against each other, is highly anticipated as both fighters are seasoned veterans with impeccable records.

Bivol, 33, hails from Kyrgyzstan but is based in California. He holds the WBA title and has a 23-0 record, with 12 of those victories coming by knockout. Beterbiev, 39, who was born in Russia and now resides in Canada, holds the WBC, IBF, and WBO belts. He has an even more impressive record of 20-0, with every single win coming by knockout or stoppage, making him one of the most feared punchers in the sport.

This showdown, postponed from June due to a knee injury Beterbiev sustained, will be the first time a fighter has claimed all four major belts in the light-heavyweight division. The last to unify three of the belts was Roy Jones Jr. in 1999, but no fighter has ever held all four at once.

Bivol's promoter, Eddie Hearn, has described the fight as a "50-50 thriller," where anything can happen. He noted the challenge Bivol faces against Beterbiev, comparing the Russian-born Canadian to a "ticking time bomb" that eventually explodes by stopping every opponent. However, Hearn believes Bivol has the skill and ability to slow down that "boom" and outlast his opponent over 12 rounds.

Beterbiev’s promoter, Frank Warren, has described the fight as a "game of thrones," with both men battling for ultimate supremacy in the light-heavyweight division.

The undercard will feature IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia of Australia defending his title against British underdog Jack Massey. Additionally, history will be made as Saudi Arabia hosts its first-ever women’s world title fight. British featherweight contender Raven Chapman will challenge Australian WBC champion Skye Nicolson, who is undefeated at 11-0.

As boxing fans await this historic event, the stakes couldn't be higher, with the light-heavyweight division on the verge of crowning its first-ever four-belt undisputed champion.

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