Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol defended his World Boxing Association title against Malik Zinad. Together TKO in the 6th roundextending his unbeaten streak to 23 bouts and proving himself one of the best fights in the light heavyweight division. At the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Bivol dominated the match Zinad struggled to catch up with RussiaFrom the opening bell, Bivol showed confidence and determination. He has a commanding presence in the ring and is the Libyan before the first round ended.
The battle The fight that everyone was glued to was surely the one between Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. However, by a twist of fate The bout was stopped due to Beterbiev's knee injury. This unexpected event necessitated a replacement. Malik Zinad comes on to help Bivol keep up his rhythm. Fighters who were not fully ready or at Bivol's level but were nonetheless selected to step into the ring with the Russian.
Bivol vs. Beterbiev confirmed
Bivol's win began a new chapter in the light heavyweight division, and his undefeated light heavyweight title bout against Beterbiev, originally scheduled for the same event, has now been rescheduled for October 12.
Bivol's superb boxing performance in the bout served as a warning to future opponents and set the stage for what promises to be one of boxing's most thrilling events of the year.
According to ESPN, the event will also take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Beterbiev and Bivol set to battle it out for the undefeated light heavyweight title.