Artur Beterbiev is the WBC, IBF and WBO light heavyweight champion. Beterbiev has held at least one belt since November 2017, when he defeated Enrico Koelling to win the IBF title. He added the WBC title with a win against Oleksandr Gvozdyk in October 2019 and the WBO strap by defeating Joe Smith Jr. in June 2022. Beterbiev also has notable victories over Anthony Yarde, Marcus Browne and Callum Smith.
Next fight: June 1 vs. Dmitry Bivol
Record: 20-0, 20 KOs
DOB: Jan. 21, 1995
Age: 38
Stance: Orthodox
Reach: 73 inches
Height: 5-foot-11½
Top Beterbiev stories:
Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol fight set for June 1 in Saudi Arabia
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Artur Beterbiev stops Anthony Yarde for 19th straight knockout
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Artur Beterbiev knocks out Marcus Browne in 9th round to retain WBC, IBF light heavyweight titles