Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol: Main card, start time, main event walkouts, and more
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated matchup features both Russian fighters entering the ring with undefeated records and world titles.
Originally scheduled for June, the bout was postponed due to Beterbiev sustaining a ruptured meniscus. Meanwhile, Bivol successfully defended his WBA light-heavyweight title by defeating Malik Zinad in a sixth-round stoppage. Beterbiev, the IBF, WBC, and WBO champion, most recently faced Callum Smith in January, emerging victorious.
The victor of this encounter will unify all four major titles, becoming the inaugural undisputed light-heavyweight champion of this era.
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol: Main card
The main event will feature Beterbiev and Bivol, while the undercard boasts an impressive lineup of talented fighters. Chris Eubank Jr. will make a triumphant return, while Fabio Wardley will defend his British heavyweight title in a rematch against Frazer Clarke.
Jai Opetaia, Ben Whittaker, and Skye Nicolson are also scheduled to participate in title fights.
Here’s the main card lineup for the Beterbiev vs. Bivol event:
- Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol: For the IBF, WBC, WBO, and WBA light-heavyweight titles
- Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta: Middleweight
- Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke: For the British heavyweight title
- Jai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey: For the IBF cruiserweight title
- Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron: Light heavyweight
- Skye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman: For the WBC women's featherweight title
- Mohammed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez: Lightweight
Main card start time
The main card is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. UK time, 2:00 p.m. ET, and 11:00 a.m. PT.
What time does Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol fight start?
The main event walkouts for Beterbiev vs. Bivol are expected around 11:00 p.m. UK, 6:00 p.m. ET, and 3:00 p.m. PT.
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol PPV prices
In the UK, the event will be broadcast on DAZN for £19.99, while Sky Sports Box Office will show the undercard. For US viewers, ESPN+ will air the fight as a non-PPV event, with the rest of the card available for $14.99.
Tickets range from $58 to $4,154 for ringside seats at Kingdom Arena.