Tonight, boxing fans are in for a treat as two titans of the ring prepare to clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will face off for the undisputed light-heavyweight championship—a fight that promises not just skill but also drama and intensity. Both fighters come into this bout with unblemished records: Beterbiev at 20-0, all wins by knockout, and Bivol at 23-0 with 12 KOs under his belt.
The anticipation has been building since this match was initially scheduled for June but postponed due to an injury sustained by Beterbiev during training. Now healed and ready to go, he aims to defend his IBF, WBC, and WBO titles against fellow Russian champion Bivol who holds the IBO title.
But it’s not just about the main event tonight; Chris Eubank Jr is making his much-awaited return after a year away from the ring. He’ll be taking on Polish fighter Kamil Szeremeta in what many expect could be a pivotal moment in Eubank’s career following a mixed bag of results last year.
Fans can tune into this electrifying evening starting at 5 PM BST when coverage begins across various platforms including TNT Sports, DAZN, and Sky Sports Box Office—each offering pay-per-view access for around £19.95 or slightly more depending on your provider. The undercard featuring Eubank Jr is set to kick off around 9 PM BST followed by the main event expected around 11 PM BST after both fighters make their highly anticipated entrances.
With other exciting bouts lined up—including Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron—and Australian Jai Opetaia challenging Jack Massey for the IBF Cruiserweight world title—the night promises plenty of action beyond just our headline fights.
As you settle down tonight with friends or family (or perhaps alone if you’re feeling contemplative), remember that each punch thrown carries stories of sacrifice and ambition behind them—stories we get to witness unfold live before our eyes.