The indisputable champion in the lightweight category Arthur Beterbiev will get to know the Dmitry Bivol tonight in the main event in 12 rounds in a filled card on DAZN PPV In Riyadh. Undercard has suffered some changes in the last week, but it was held with two quick replacements.
WBO temporary Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 ko) faces his replacement opponent Martin Bakole (21-1, 16 KOS), at a two-day notification, and will have to adjust in the flight. Parker has the advantage of participating in the whole training camp for this fight. Bakole was not in the camp and weighed in unofficially 315 pounds, a high career.
WBC champion in the lightweight category Shakur Stevenson defends himself against his replacement opponent Josh Padley. Turks Alalshikh left this fight high on the card, although it was a replacement opponent.
DAZN PPV At 10:30 et
Arthur Beterbiev against Dmitry Bivol
Joseph Parker Vs. Martin Bakola
Shakur Stevenson against Josh Padley
Carlos Adames Vs. Hamzah Sheeraz
Vergil Qasiz Jr Vs. Israil Madrid
Zhilei Zhang Vs. Agit Kabayel
Joshan students. Tension
IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO 175 LB Champion Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KO) and Challenger Bivol (23-1, 12 ko) insist that they will improve from their previous struggle. They both looked like they were maximum, and it’s hard to imagine any new change. Beterbiev enters this fight healthy, and that could be a difference.
Last time updated 22.02.2025