Artur Beterbiev is the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO light heavyweight champion. Beterbiev has 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. Beterbiev also has notable victories over Anthony Yarde, Marcus Browne and Callum Smith.
Next fight: vs. Dmitry Bivol, Feb. 22, 2025
Record: 21-0, 20 KOs
DOB: Jan. 21, 1995
Age: 39
Stance: Orthodox
Reach: 73 inches
Height: 5-foot-11½
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Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol set for title rematch in Riyadh
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Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol fight set for June 1 in Saudi Arabia
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Callum Smith: ‘I believe I can finish Artur Beterbiev’
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Artur Beterbiev-Callum Smith title bout rebooked for Jan. 13
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Artur Beterbiev’s title defense vs. Callum Smith postponed
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Artur Beterbiev title defense vs. Callum Smith set for Aug. 19
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Artur Beterbiev stops Anthony Yarde for 19th straight knockout
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‘You only fight him because you have to’: Why nobody wants to get into the ring with light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev
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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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Overcoming Artur Beterbiev is Anthony Yarde’s toughest challenge yet, but he’s entering the ring without fear
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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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What to watch for when Artur Beterbiev faces Joe Smith Jr. to unify three world light heavyweight titles
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Artur Beterbiev knocks out Marcus Browne in 9th round to retain WBC, IBF light heavyweight titles
