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Bivol vs. Beterbiev LIVE: Latest fight updates and results from the undisputed title fight

Bivol vs. Beterbiev LIVE: Latest fight updates and results from the undisputed title fight

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were separated by security at a hotel in Saudi Arabia

Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev will finally share a ring tonight as they clash in an undisputed title fight in Saudi Arabia.

The unbeaten light heavyweights have been circling each other for some time and were scheduled to meet in Riyadh in June, but Beterbiev suffered a knee injury that delayed the fight.

But now the time has come: Beterbiev carries the WBC, WBO and IBF belts into the Kingdom Arena, while the 33-year-old Bivol reigns as WBA super champion. Both boxers are pound-for-pound stars in the sport, with Beterbiev ranked No. 6 Indy sports Ranking and Bivol in 5th place.

Even at 39, Beterbiev is one of the most devastating punchers in all of boxing and has compiled a record of 20-0 with 20 knockouts. Bivol, meanwhile, is 23-0 with 12 KOs as a slick mover, fluid technician and volume puncher.

The contrast of styles should make for an exciting duel, and the bout caps an impressive card: Chris Eubank Jr. is in action ahead of the main event, while heavyweights Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke clash in a rematch of one of the fights of the year: their bloodiest Battle for the British title, which ended in a draw in March.

Follow live updates and results from Bivol vs. Beterbiev and a stacked undercard below:

Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE: When does the fight start?

The first fight is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. BST (9:30 a.m. PT, 11:30 a.m. CT, 12:30 p.m. ET). Ring rounds for the main event are expected at 11:15 p.m. BST (3:15 p.m. PT, 5:15 p.m. CT, 6:15 p.m. ET). .

Alex PattleOctober 12, 2024 1:30 p.m

Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE: Here’s how to watch tonight’s fight

The fight will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN, including the UK, but excluding the US and Canada (where the event will be broadcast live on ESPN+). The DAZN pay-per-view costs £19.99 and you can purchase a subscription to DAZN here, with plans starting at £14.99 per month.

• New subscribers who purchase DAZN pay-per-view and sign up for a monthly Flex offer will receive a seven-day free trial.

• DAZN is offering 25% off its Season Pro Upfront plan (Standard tier for £199.99; Ultimate tier for £159.99).

• DAZN is offering 50% off the first three months of its installment plan (Standard tier is £7.99 for three months, then £15.99 per month; Ultimate tier is £9.50 for three months, then 18.99 £ per month).

• DAZN offers apps for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Roku.

In the UK, Beterbiev vs Bivol will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office for £19.95 and TNT Sports Box Office for £19.99. The TNT pay-per-view can be watched on Discovery+, EE TV and Prime Video.

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Alex PattleOctober 12, 2024 1:00 p.m

Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE

Artur Beterbiev (left) and Dmitry Bivol before their rescheduled fight (Getty Images)

Alex PattleOctober 12, 2024 12:30 p.m

Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE

But now the time has come: Beterbiev carries the WBC, WBO and IBF belts into the Kingdom Arena, while the 33-year-old Bivol reigns as WBA super champion. Both boxers are pound-for-pound stars in the sport, with Beterbiev ranked No. 6 Indy sports Ranking and Bivol in 5th place.

Even at 39, Beterbiev is one of the most devastating punchers in all of boxing and has compiled a record of 20-0 with 20 knockouts. Bivol, meanwhile, is 23-0 with 12 KOs as a slick mover, fluid technician and volume puncher.

Alex PattleOctober 12, 2024 12:00