Matchroom Boxing has officially released the full undercard lineup for the upcoming Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry light heavyweight showdown set to take place on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The headline support bout will see Shakur Stevenson going up against Joe Cordina, a matchup that was leaked earlier this week. The event will be aired live on DAZN PPV.
Shakur, the WBC lightweight champion boasting a 22-0 record with 10 knockouts, is placed in an unconventional undercard spot due to recent lackluster showings that have caused a decline in his popularity among fans.
The standout attraction on the undercard is the heavyweight rematch pitting Fabio Wardley against Frazer Clarke, anticipated to be the most thrilling contest of the evening.
The remaining undercard fights are largely expected to be one-sided, with established fighters likely to dominate their opponents. However, fans expressed disappointment regarding Middleweight Chris Eubank Jr’s designated opponent, Kamil Szeremeta, feeling that Eubank should be facing tougher competition at this stage of his career.
Shakur’s adversary, former IBF super featherweight champion Joe Cordina, is stepping up to lightweight for the first time and is coming off a knockout defeat to Anthony Cacace. Despite attributing his loss to weight issues, Cordina’s recent performances have been uninspiring.
In summary, the undercard for the Beterbiev vs. Dmitry event will offer a blend of showcase fights and a few key matchups, promising an unforgettable night in Riyadh.
