Undefeated Boxing Champions Artur Beterbiev And Dmitry Bivol Set To Clash In Riyadh On October 12

The first press conference for the "IV Crown Showdown" boxing event was held in London. This eagerly awaited fight will launch Riyadh Season 2024 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on October 12. Fans can expect an exciting match as undefeated Russian boxers Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol compete for the undisputed world champion title in the light heavyweight category.

Bivol, who holds the WBA title, expressed his excitement about competing again at the Kingdom Arena, a top venue for boxing worldwide. He stated, "October 12 will be an unforgettable night for boxing enthusiasts," and sees Riyadh Season as a chance to achieve his dream of winning all championship belts.

Artur Beterbiev, who holds titles from the WBC, WBO, and IBF, acknowledged Riyadh Season's significant impact on boxing over the past year. He is thrilled to participate in its opening night and aims to win another belt to become the undisputed champion. The event promises a thrilling lineup of fights featuring top-tier champions across various weight divisions.

In addition to the main event, American boxer Shakur Stevenson will face Welsh boxer Joe Cordina in the super featherweight division. British boxer Chris Eubank Jr. is set to challenge Polish boxer Kamil Szeremeta in the middleweight division. Meanwhile, British boxers Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke will compete against each other in the heavyweight division.

The cruiserweight division will see Australia's Jai Opetaia, who won by knockout last December during Riyadh Season's Ring of Fire fight, facing British boxer Jack Massey. In the light heavyweight division, Ben Whittaker, a silver medalist from the 2020 Olympics, will take on fellow Brit Liam Cameron.

Riyadh Season will also host its first women's fight with Australian Skye Nicolson going up against Britain's Raven Chapman. Adding a national touch to this international event, Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Al-Aqel will compete against Mexico's Jesus Ernesto Gonzales in a special welterweight bout.

Tickets Available for Purchase

The opening ceremony of Riyadh Season's fifth edition and the IV Crown Showdown promises an unforgettable experience for fans. Tickets are available through the Webook platform for those eager to witness this spectacular event live at Kingdom Arena.

With inputs from SPA