WBC, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev is ready for a big fight this weekend.
The 39-year-old boxer will face Dmitry Bivol in a highly anticipated undisputed world title clash. The fight will take place in Saudi Arabia, as part of the Crown Showdown event.
Beterbiev is originally from Dagestan, but he emigrated to Quebec in 2013, obtaining Canadian citizenship.
Now, he is one of the most prominent athletes representing Canada internationally.
In his pre-fight statements, Artur Beterbiev emphasized the importance of the boxing community in Montreal.
“They like sport”, Beterbiev said.
“I appreciate that they’ve chosen me. It is a different place in the world from where I was born,” he told DAZN.
The boxer also referred to his Muslim faith as a fundamental pillar in his career.
He noted that the discipline instilled by his religion has been key to his success.
“I don’t know how non-Muslim people live,” Beterbiev admitted.
“My coach Marc Ramsay said he would like more Muslim boxers… because they have discipline. They don’t drink, they don’t smoke, they go to sleep early.”
It’s important to mention that Beterbiev enters this fight with an impressive 20-0 record, having won all his fights by knockout.
However, he faces a formidable opponent in Bivol, who is also undefeated and has notable victories over the likes of Joe Smith Jr. and Canelo Alvarez.
This fight could be Beterbiev’s toughest challenge yet, but he trusts his preparation and his faith to help him emerge victorious.
The undisputed fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol promises to be an exciting duel.
Boxing fans will be watching closely to see if Beterbiev can maintain his perfect record and add another win to his remarkable career so far.
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