Artur Beterbiev
9 stories covering Artur Beterbiev — news, results and analysis.
Bivol vs Smith Set for Dec 12 as Russian Defends Unified Titles
Dmitry Bivol (25-1) puts his IBF and WBO belts on the line against Callum Smith (31-2) in Yekaterinburg, with a Beterbiev trilogy waiting in the wings.
Oct 12, 2026
Benavidez Maps a Cruiserweight Run That Ends With Beterbiev
The unbeaten 32-0 three-weight champ wants Opetaia, then a Beterbiev move-up, before heavyweight even enters the chat.
Oct 11, 2026
Callum Smith Says Bivol Title Fight Is Set — But the WBO Holds the Key
A December 12 date in Yekaterinburg is the target, but sanctioning the fight in Russia is the last domino to fall for Smith's shot at Bivol.
Sep 23, 2026
No Beterbiev Trilogy for Bivol — Callum Smith Gets Dec 12 Shot
Eddie Hearn says the trilogy 'was never offered.' Bivol (25-1) instead defends against Callum Smith on December 12 in Russia.
Sep 2, 2026
Bivol vs Smith Heads to Purse Bids After Talks Collapse
The WBO has set an August 27 purse bid in Puerto Rico for Dmitry Bivol's mandatory defence against interim champ Callum Smith.
Aug 21, 2026
Bivol Set to Skip Beterbiev Trilogy for Callum Smith Showdown
Eddie Hearn says the 25-1 light-heavyweight king is leaning toward a mandatory defense against Callum Smith, not a rubber match with Artur Beterbiev.
Aug 15, 2026
Peter Fury Says 'Monster' Gradus Kraus Is Ready for Beterbiev and Bivol
The 25-year-old has stopped 11 of his 12 opponents, but he's never fought near world level. His coach wants him in with the 175lb elite anyway.
Aug 13, 2026
Bivol's Clock Is Ticking: 8 Days to Cut a Deal With Callum Smith
The WBO has handed Bivol and Smith an August 20 deadline. Miss it and purse bids loom on August 27 — or the title gets vacated for Beterbiev III.
Aug 12, 2026
Gradus Kraus Says His Power Will Be Too Much for Dmitry Bivol
The 12-fight Dutch prospect with 11 KOs wants a crack at Bivol, who's never been stopped in 26 pro outings. Talk is cheap at 175lbs.
Aug 11, 2026