Two legends of light heavyweight boxing will settle the score on October 12 in Saudi Arabia in a fight for supremacy in the 175lb division. Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) is a WBC/IBF/WBO unified champion who’s putting all of his titles on the table for a chance to also get ahold of the WBA title, currently in possession of Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs).
Both are undefeated, but for one of them, the first loss is just around the corner. So, who will it be? To see what we predict, make sure to read this Beterbiev vs. Bivol preview until the end.
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol Odds
| Moneyline | Odds |
|---|---|
| Artur Beterbiev | +120 |
| Dmitry Bivol | -140 |
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Place: Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
- Time: ~6:30 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: ESPN
Artur Beterbiev to Prove the World He’s the Knockout King
Artur Beterbiev is a Russian-Canadian boxer who’s famous for having a 100% knockout ratio. He’s actually the only champ in the world to have all wins by KO. He’s strong and powerful, with his strikes being incredibly precise. He lands plenty of punches in every fight, causing damage that his opponents just can’t handle.
Beterbiev is also a very tough boxer, who doesn’t mind getting hit. Although his bouts rarely last over 8 rounds, he is sort of famous for his stamina.
At the age of 39, he also has plenty of experience fighting at the top level. In fact, he’s been in possession of at least one championship belt continuously since 2014.
Odds Favor Dmitry Bivol to Become the Undisputed Light Heavyweight King
While Beterbiev is famous for his raw power, Dmitry Bivol is best known for being a tactical boxer. In fact, some fans and pundits believe he’s the light heavyweight with the highest boxing IQ in the entire world.
His ring intelligence has helped him outbox 23 rivals so far, including some really dangerous boxers famous for their aggressive style and knockout power. The best examples include Malik Zinad and Lyndon Arthur.
Still, the biggest win of Bivol’s career happened against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in 2022, which was Canelo’s only second loss ever, and first since 2013. He beat him by unanimous decision, even though he entered the fight as a +450 underdog. Fast-forward to October 2024, and Bivol is a -140 favorite at BetOnline.
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol Prediction
Dmitry Bivol has a higher boxing IQ than Artur Beterbiev, but his opponent is way more powerful. In fact, he’s more powerful than anyone Bivol has ever fought. Beterbiev just needs to find an opening in Bivol’s defense and he’s going to knock him out cold. That’s our prediction for the October 12 bout!
Pick: Artur Beterbiev