Beterbiev-Bivol Fight Postponed, Riyadh Event Continues with New Lineup
Artur Beterbiev's injury delays highly anticipated light heavyweight title bout; Deontay Wilder to headline with Zhilei Zhang.
- Artur Beterbiev suffers knee injury, postponing his fight against Dmitry Bivol initially scheduled for June 1 in Riyadh.
- Malik Zinad steps in to challenge Bivol for the WBA light heavyweight title, marking his first world title fight.
- Deontay Wilder faces Zhilei Zhang in a pivotal bout, leading a five-fight card featuring Matchroom versus Queensberry boxers.
- Filip Hrgovic to contest Daniel Dubois for the vacant IBF heavyweight title as part of the undercard.
- Event organizers plan to reschedule the Beterbiev-Bivol match later this year, pending recovery and training readiness.