Artur Beterbiev is a Russian professional boxer who currently holds the unified IBF and WBC light heavyweight titles.

Beterbiev was born on January 21, 1985 in Khasavyurt, Russia. He began boxing at a young age and quickly established himself as a top amateur boxer. He won multiple Russian national championships and represented Russia in the 2008 Olympics, where he was eliminated in the quarterfinals.

After turning professional in 2013, Beterbiev quickly made a name for himself in the light heavyweight division. He had a string of impressive wins and by 2017, he had a record of 11-0 with all 11 of his wins coming by way of knockout.

In October 2017, Beterbiev faced off against Enrico Koelling for the vacant IBF light heavyweight title. Beterbiev dominated the fight and won by a 12th-round TKO to become the IBF light heavyweight champion.

Beterbiev has since defended his title multiple times and in 2019, he added the WBC light heavyweight title to his collection by defeating Oleksandr Gvozdyk. He is currently considered one of the best light heavyweights in the world and has a professional record of 16-0 with 16 knockouts.

Artur Beterbiev v Oleksandr Gvozdyk

One of Beterbiev’s best fights took place on October 18, 2019, when he faced Oleksandr Gvozdyk for the unified IBF and WBC light heavyweight titles. The fight was highly anticipated, as both fighters were undefeated and had a reputation for being heavy hitters.

The early rounds of the fight were relatively even, with both fighters landing solid shots and showing good defense. However, as the fight progressed, Beterbiev began to take control. He landed a powerful right hand in the 10th round that sent Gvozdyk to the canvas, and then finished him off with a brutal combination in the 11th round. The referee stopped the fight to save Gvozdyk from further punishment, and Beterbiev was declared the winner by TKO.

This fight was a showcase of Beterbiev’s power and determination. He was able to weather an early storm and then take over the fight with his superior punching power. Gvozdyk was a tough opponent, but Beterbiev was able to break him down and ultimately secure the victory.

Beterbiev’s victory in this fight solidified his position as one of the top light heavyweights in the world, and cemented his reputation as a dangerous and powerful fighter. He continues to defend his titles and dominate the competition, making him a must-see fighter for any fan of the sport.

Beterbiev is known for his powerful punches and his aggressive fighting style. He is also known for his humble and hardworking attitude outside the ring. He is one of the best light heavyweight fighters in the world and has a bright future ahead of him in the sport of boxing.