Where Is Artur Beterbiev From?

Last Modified Feb 17, 2025 13:11 GMT
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Undefeated professional boxer Artur Beterbiev was born on January 21, 1985, and he currently holds the unified light heavyweight champion, holding the WBC, IBF, and WBC light-heavyweight titles. Beterbiev made his first walk to a professional boxing ring against Christian Cruz at the Bell Centre on July 8, 2013, securing a victory with a 2nd round TKO. This marked the start of his professional career after relocating to Montreal.

Artur Beterbiev has never lost a professional boxing fight. He holds an undefeated record of 21 wins in 21 outings (21-0-0), and he is gearing up to rematch against Dmitry Bivol on February 22, 2025, for the undisputed light heavyweight championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Artur Beterbiev's nationality

Artur Beterbiev belongs to Russian nationality, as he was born and raised in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia, on January 21, 1985. He is of Chechen ancestry and currently lives in Montreal, Quebec, which is his chosen home.

Artur Beterbiev’s amateur career

Beterbiev had a versatile amateur career, competing in both light-heavyweight and heavyweight categories. In the 2006 European Amateur Boxing Championships, he emerged victorious, defeating respected opponents like Kenneth Egan and Ismail Sillakh. Despite a loss to Evgeny Makarenko, he secured a spot in the 2007 World Championships by beating Sergey Kovalev. However, he faced an unexpected defeat in the finals against Abbos Atoev.

While participating in the 2008 Olympics, Beterbiev won against Kennedy Katende but controversially lost to Zhang Xiaoping in the round of 16. In the 2009 World Championships, he claimed the light heavyweight title by defeating Jose Larduet and Elshod Rasulov. In the 2011 and 2012 World Championships and Olympics, Beterbiev faced challenges and losses, notably against Oleksandr Usyk in the heavyweight division.

Also Read: Artur Beterbiev's Net Worth

FAQs On Artur Beterbiev

A. Artur Beterbiev is from Russia.

A. Artur Beterbiev is from Dagestan, Russia.

A. Artur Beterbiev was born on January 21, 1985.

A. Beterbiev’s next bout is against Dmitry Bivol on February 22, 2025.

A. Artur Beterbiev is 40 years old as of February 2025.

A. Beterbiev currently resides in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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