The highly anticipated Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol showdown is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This 12-round battle will crown the first undisputed light-heavyweight world champion since Roy Jones Jr. achieved the milestone two decades ago in his bout against Reggie Johnson.
Beterbiev claimed the IBF title by defeating Enrico Koelling in November 2017, before securing the WBC belt against Oleksandr Gvozdyk in October 2019. In June 2022, he added the WBO championship to his collection with a dominant performance against Joe Smith Jr. The Russian-born Canadian has successfully defended his unified titles twice and enters this bout following a seventh-round knockout of Callum Smith in January.
Meanwhile, Bivol claimed the interim WBA light-heavyweight title in 2016 and was later promoted to full champion after his knockout victory over Trent Broadhurst in November 2017. Since then, he has successfully defended his title six times. The Kyrgyzstani boxer added the IBO championship to his accolades after defeating Lyndon Arthur by unanimous decision last December. Most recently, he secured a sixth-round TKO against Malik Zinad this past June.
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Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol walkout songs: Which songs have both boxers walked out to?
The boxers' entrances are the heartbeat of any high-stakes bout, intensifying the energy and turning the arena into a frenzy of anticipation. These electrifying walkouts mesmerize the crowd, building suspense and setting the tone for the fireworks that are about to ignite in the ring.
As the walkout songs for the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol showdown remain shrouded in mystery, we can revisit the tracks that have powered their previous entrances.
With an unblemished professional record of 20-0 and a striking 100% knockout rate, Beterbiev is determined to seize the title of undisputed champion.
Beterbiev has adopted 'Вперед Ахмат' ('Forward Akhmat') by Chechen singer Rizavdi Ismailov as his signature ring entrance anthem, stepping into the spotlight to its inspiring melodies for every professional bout to date.
Meanwhile, Bivol, boasting an immaculate record of 23-0 with 12 victories coming by way of knockout, is eager to deliver another commanding performance.
In contrast to his opponent, Bivol opts for a fresh walkout song for each of his fights, often gravitating toward the energetic vibes of rock music. When he dismantled Canelo Álvarez in May 2022, the reigning IBF light heavyweight champion made his entrance to the timeless anthem 'Thunderstruck' by the legendary Australian rock band AC/DC.
For his last squared circle appearance, Bivol picked 'Группа крови' ('Blood Type'), a renowned track by the iconic Russian rock band KINO Group.