World champion according to WBC, WBO and IBF light heavyweight titles Artur Beterbiev got injured and won’t be able to fight with Dmitri Bivol On June 1, Minister and Chairman of the General Authority for Entertainment Affairs in Saudi Arabia Turki Al al-Sheikh said on the social network
The fight between Beterbiev and Bivol was to take place in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
“After receiving news of Beterbiev’s injury, we will postpone his fight against Bivol, which was scheduled for June 1, until the end of this year. I wish my brother Arthur a speedy recovery. The 5v5 tournament remains in effect and will take place on June 1,” wrote Al ash-Sheikh.
According to journalist Mike Coppinger, Beterbiev was diagnosed with a torn meniscus.
The 39-year-old Beterbiev’s record includes 20 victories in 20 professional fights (all by knockout). Bivol, 33, has 22 wins in 22 fights and holds the WBA Super championship belt.
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