Boxing

Bivol names Beterbiev as the toughest opponent of his career

Kate Burt
Kate Burt

Russian boxer and WBA champion Dmitry Bivol has assessed his upcoming opponent, WBC, IBF, and WBO champion Artur Beterbiev. 

«Beterbiev is the best when compared to my previous opponents. Better than Canelo? Yes, he's the best. He is the toughest opponent for me to date. He has 20 victories, all by knockout, and holds three belts. And he wants to beat me. Right now, he's the most dangerous opponent for me,» Bivol stated to Queensberry Promotions.

On October 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Bivol will face his fellow countryman Artur Beterbiev to compete for the title of undisputed world light heavyweight champion. Bivol boasts 23 victories in 23 fights, while Beterbiev has 20 victories, all by knockout.