Artur Beterbiev is the former WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO light heavyweight champion. Beterbiev had held at least one belt since November 2017, when he defeated Enrico Koelling to win the IBF title. He added the WBA title with a win against Dmitry Bivol in October 2024 and the WBO strap by defeating Joe Smith Jr. in June 2022. He lost to Bivol in February 2025. Beterbiev also has notable victories over Anthony Yarde, Marcus Browne and Callum Smith.
Next fight: TBA
Record: 21-1, 20 KOs
DOB: Jan. 21, 1985
Age: 40
Stance: Orthodox
Reach: 73 inches
Height: 5-foot-11½
Top Beterbiev stories:
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Fight result: Dmitry Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev by majority decision
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Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol set for title rematch in Riyadh
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Why Beterbiev vs. Bivol needs a rematch to determine light heavyweight supremacy
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It wasn’t easy, but Beterbiev vs. Bivol is finally happening
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Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol: What the numbers tell us about the fight
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Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol: How to watch, stream the title fight
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Dmitry Bivol dispatches Malik Zinad, to face Artur Beterbiev next
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Artur Beterbiev injured, title bout vs. Dmitry Bivol postponed
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Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol fight set for June 1 in Saudi Arabia
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Beterbiev’s toughest test should be next: A fight with fellow champ Bivol
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Dmitry Bivol fights Lyndon Arthur… with an eye on Artur Beterbiev
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Artur Beterbiev-Callum Smith title bout rebooked for Jan. 13
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Artur Beterbiev title defense vs. Callum Smith set for Aug. 19
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Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Artur Beterbiev wins but doesn’t impress; where does he land?
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Artur Beterbiev stops Anthony Yarde for 19th straight knockout
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Timothy Bradley Jr.: An open letter to Artur Beterbiev and Anthony Yarde — with a game plan for each
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Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Artur Beterbiev punches his way into the top 10, but who’s out?
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Artur Beterbiev captures third light heavyweight title with second-round TKO of Joe Smith Jr.
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Artur Beterbiev knocks out Marcus Browne in 9th round to retain WBC, IBF light heavyweight titles