Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol were getting ready for a much-anticipated match to compete for the vacant Ring Magazine belt and the undisputed light heavyweight championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately, Beterbiev’s injury to his meniscus caused the fight to be delayed, disappointing many fans. Nevertheless, there is optimism that Beterbiev will recover and eventually face Bivol.
As fans await the rescheduled fight, Bivol will defend his WBA title against the undefeated Malik Zinad to keep himself active. The light heavyweight division is abuzz with potential exciting matches, including the prospect of a showdown between Anthony Yarde and Joshua Buatsi, both from London. Moreover, former champions such as Callum Smith may return to the ring, adding more competitiveness to the division.
Besides the top 10 contenders, several up-and-coming stars are making a mark in the division. Fighters like Paulo Aokuso, Khalil Coe, Umar Dzambekov, Willy Hutchinson, Imam Khataev, Daniel Lapin, Atif Oberlton, Dilshodbek Ruzmetov, and Mehmet Unal are eager to carve out a place for themselves and potentially become champions in the future. With their distinct styles and abilities, these fighters are poised to bring significant changes to the light heavyweight division soon.
