Artur Beterbiev
Artur Beterbiev is a Montreal-based professional boxer and former undisputed light heavyweight champion who shares his training and life around the ring.
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Overview
- Born
- January 21, 1985 · Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia
- Based in
- Montreal, Canada
- Sport
- Professional boxing · Light heavyweight
- Turned professional
- 2013
- First world title
- IBF light heavyweight champion, 2017
- Career milestone
- Undisputed light heavyweight champion, 2024
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in Khasavyurt, Beterbiev tried wrestling before boxing drew him in. His brothers introduced him to the gym when he was 11. He went on to win European amateur titles in 2006 and 2010, a world amateur title in 2009, and represent Russia at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.
Building a professional career.
Beterbiev turned professional in 2013. His first world title came in 2017, when he stopped Enrico Koelling in the final round to win the vacant IBF light heavyweight belt. In 2022, a second-round stoppage of Joe Smith Jr. brought the WBC, IBF and WBO titles together.
The Bivol rivalry.
In October 2024, Beterbiev beat Dmitry Bivol by majority decision to become undisputed champion. It was his first professional win on points after 20 knockout victories. Bivol won their February 2025 rematch, leaving the pair with one victory apiece.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2025Beterbiev vs. Bivol IIDefending undisputed light heavyweight champion
- 2024Beterbiev vs. BivolWinner · Undisputed light heavyweight championship
- 2022Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr.Winner · WBC, IBF and WBO unification
- 2017Beterbiev vs. Enrico KoellingWinner · Vacant IBF light heavyweight title
Awards
Quotes
I want to defend my belts. It’s very simple.Artur Beterbiev, Top Rank press conference
Speaking in Riyadh on February 20, 2025, ahead of his rematch with Dmitry Bivol.
Trivia
- He tried wrestling before committing to boxing.
- His childhood boxing favorites were Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, with Ali his first choice.
- His first 20 professional victories all came by knockout.
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