One of the fights of the year just got even more exciting as the undercard for Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol was announced.
Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol is set to provide non-stop entertainment on 12 October.
The undisputed light-heavyweight championship fight has the potential to be one of the best of the year and after Tuesday’s undercard announcement, excitement has grown even more.
Among some of the names is Shakur Stevenson, who will co-headline the event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia against Joe Cordina.
History will also be made on the card as the first women’s title fight will take place in the Middle East.
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Who is on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol?
There’s a plethora of amazing fights to select from but the biggest on the card will see WBC lightweight champion Stevenson co-headline as he faces Cordina.
Stevenson returns to the ring three months on from his unanimous decision win over Artem Harutyunyan. Many will hope he can deliver a more inspiring performance after several booed and even left early during the victory.
He was supposed to face William Zepeda after the WBC mandated a fight however they allowed the bout against Cordina to fight Stevenson instead as the Mexican awaits the birth of his child.
Additionally, Chris Eubank Jr will take on Kamil Szeremeta in a middleweight contest while at heavyweight Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke will go head-to-head against each other once again.
Jai Opetaia will aim to defend his IBF cruiserweight title against Jack Massey and entertainer Ben Whittaker faces Liam Cameron.
In a historic first, Skye Nicholson will defend her WBC featherweight title against Raven Chapman in what will be the first women’s title bout to be staged in Saudi Arabia since Turki Alalshikh’s influence on boxing has grown.
Fans react to amazing Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undercard
It’s fair to say that this undercard has got people excited and the reaction to the announcement on social media said it all.
One user wrote on X: “That undercard is ridiculous.”
A second added: “This a superb card!
“Nah this is a joke,” commented a third.
This user wrote: “Absolutely brilliant card. Clarke v Waldley rematch, Stevenson and Eubank as well and the main event will be brilliant.
“It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen!!” exclaimed this fan.