Bivol-Beterbiev Undercard Announcement Features Shakur Stevenson And More

The undercard for the highly anticipated Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol undisputed light-heavyweight title fight, set for October 12 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was officially announced today. The lineup includes several exciting matchups across various weight classes, adding substantial depth to the event.

The co-main event features WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson defending his title against former IBF super-featherweight champion Joe Cordina. This bout has garnered mixed reactions, with some fans criticizing the matchup as not particularly compelling for the U.S. audience. However, it remains a significant fight as Cordina steps up to 135 lbs  .

Other notable bouts on the undercard include a middleweight clash between Chris Eubank Jr. and Kamil Szeremeta, a heavyweight rematch between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke, and IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia defending his title against Jack Massey. Additionally, rising stars Ben Whittaker and Skye Nicolson will face Liam Cameron and Raven Chapman, respectively, with Nicolson’s bout marking the first women’s title fight in Saudi Arabia  .

This card is shaping up to be one of the biggest boxing events of the year, showcasing a mix of established champions and rising talent, making it a must-watch for boxing fans globally.