Artur Beterbiev

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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Asilbekovich and the family name is Beterbiev.
Artur Beterbiev
Артур Бетербиев
Russian SFSR
, Soviet Union
Nationality
  • Canadian
  • Russian
Statistics
Weight(s)
Light-heavyweight
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[1]
Reach73 in (185 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins20
Wins by KO20
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Russia
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2006 Plovdiv Light-heavyweight
Gold medal – first place 2010 Moscow Light-heavyweight
World Championships
Gold medal – first place
2009 Milan
 Light-heavyweight
Silver medal – second place
2007 Chicago
 Light-heavyweight
World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2008 Moscow Light-heavyweight

Artur Asilbekovich Beterbiev (

2012 Olympics
.

Currently, Beterbiev is ranked as the world best light heavyweight by The Ring,[4][5] ESPN,[6] Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB)[7][8] and BoxRec.[9]

He is particularly known for his exceptional punching power, having won all of his professional fights by

stoppage since debuting in 2013.[10] Currently, he is the only world champion in boxing with a 100% knockout ratio.[11][12]

Amateur career

Beterbiev competed as a light-heavyweight and

Sergey Kovalev in the semi-finals, and eventually beat Evgeny Makarenko in finals to qualify for the World Championships. In the finals of the World Championships he faced the little-known Abbos Atoev but lost in an upset.[14]

At the

Jose Larduet and Uzbek Elshod Rasulov
to claim the light heavyweight title.

At the

2011 World Championships he lost in quarter-finals to eventual winner Oleksandr Usyk by 13–17. At the 2012 Olympics
he edged out Michael Hunter but lost again by 13–17 to Usyk. Both of these were in the heavyweight division.

Beterbiev had more than 300 amateur fights.[15]

Professional career

Early career

Beterbiev moved to

TKO over Christian Cruz at the Bell Centre on 8 July 2013. Beterbiev fought on the undercard of Jean Pascal vs. Lucian Bute, beating Gabriel Lecrosnier by TKO on the fourth round.[citation needed
]

Rise up the ranks

Beterbiev vs. Cloud

After winning his first five professional bouts, Beterbiev would face off against former

light-heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud for the vacant NABA
title on 27 September 2014. After a tentative opening minute from both fighters, Beterbiev opened up and began landing powerful shots that visibly rocked Cloud.

In the final minute, the Russian would drop his opponent three times via combinations. Before this fight, Cloud had never been dropped in his professional career. Beterbiev would close the show in round two, landing multiple hard shots to the head that knocked Cloud out, giving Beterbiev his first title.[17]

Beterbiev vs. Page, Campillo

In December 2014, Beterbiev stopped light heavyweight prospect Jeff Page Jr. in two rounds, winning the vacant IBF North American and NABO light-heavyweight titles. However, Beterbiev was dropped for the first time in a professional fight in the first round of the fight by a straight right to the head. "I felt a bit sleepy before the fight. I think I just lost my concentration for a fraction of a second," Beterbiev said of the knockdown.[18]

Afterwards, Beterbiev would face off against another former IBF world champion,

pounds per square inch[citation needed
].

Beterbiev improved his record to 9–0 against Alexander Johnson on 12 June 2015, at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Beterbiev knocked Johnson down twice in the fifth and a third time in the seventh before finishing him at 1:38 of the round, clobbering him with a left hook and finishing him off with an overhand right that put Johnson through the ropes down and out.[20]

With the win, Beterbiev added the vacant WBO International light-heavyweight title to his other four minor titles.[citation needed]

In June 2016, Beterbiev defeated

Sergey Kovalev.[23][24][25] He also faced long periods of inactivity in a promotional dispute against Yvon Michel.[26]

IBF light heavyweight champion

Beterbiev vs. Kölling

In July 2017, Beterbiev had yet another world title eliminator fall through. He was scheduled to face

Fresno.[29] Magdaleno would later drop out with an injury.[30]

Andre Ward officially announced his retirement on September, therefore the IBF title became vacant. The IBF later announced that the fight between Beterbiev and Kölling would be for the now-vacant world title.[31] Beterbiev dominated Kölling in a dull fight, walking him down while Kölling refused to engage.[32] Beterbiev finally scored a knockdown in round 12, as Kölling went down on one knee and received a count. When the fight resumed, Beterbiev dropped Kölling again and the referee waved the fight off. Beterbiev landed 322 of 1,111 punches (29 percent) while Kölling landed 64 of 252 blows (25 percent).[33]

Beterbiev vs. Johnson

In October 2018, Beterbiev fought British champion

Matchroom Boxing USA, which was aired live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK.[36]

Beterbiev won an action-packed fight by round 4 KO, which saw both men hurt and knocked down; Johnson in round 1 by a Beterbiev right hand followed by Beterbiev in round 2 from a Johnson left hook. Both men fought aggressively but it was Beterbiev who knocked down Johnson a final time in round 4 with another right hand to the head; the British fighter failed to beat the count and Beterbiev retained his world title.[37]

Unified light heavyweight champion

Beterbiev vs. Gvozdyk

After Beterbiev defeated

unification fight between Beterbiev and WBC and lineal light heavyweight champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk (17-0) for some time in Autumn 2019 on ESPN. The winner of Beterbiev vs. Gvozdyk would hold two of the four world titles at 175, and set up further unification matches. In July it was announced that the fight would be on 18 October, at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.[38] Beterbiev won the fight by 10th round TKO.[39]

Beterbiev vs. Deines

Beterbiev was originally scheduled to fight Meng Fanlong on March 28, 2020, but the fight was scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic. Because Meng could not fight in Russia in a rescheduled fight and return to China or the United States due to visa issues, Beterbiev chose to make an optional defense against IBF #5 ranked, Adam Deines.[40][41] On 20 March 2021, Beterbiev stopped Deines in the tenth round with a vicious left hook, handing him his first KO defeat in his professional career.[42]

Beterbiev vs. Browne

On 20 August 2021, Beterbiev was ordered by the WBC to make a mandatory title defense against

Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[46] Beterbiev began to take over the bout from the fourth round onward, during which he suffered a bad cut from an accidental clash of heads, and won the fight by a ninth-round technical knockout.[47]

Beterbiev vs. Smith Jr.

On 13 February 2022, Top Rank boss

Hulu Theater in New York City.[49]

In a dominant performance, Beterbiev knocked down Smith Jr. three times in the opening two rounds en route to a second-round technical knockout, unifying three major world light-heavyweight titles. After the fight, Beterbiev indicated that he would prefer to face undefeated

WBA (Super) champion Dmitry Bivol in his next fight, rather than WBO mandatory challenger Anthony Yarde, stating, "Unification fights are more interesting and motivating, I would prefer to be undisputed."[50]

Beterbiev vs. Yarde

Beterbiev was expected to make a mandatory title defense against the number one ranked

OVO Arena Wembley.[53] Beterbiev won the fight by an eighth-round stoppage. He knocked Yarde down with a counter right hook to an attempted uppercut, which floored the British fighter at the midway point of the round. Although referee Steve Gray allowed the bout to continue, the corner of Yarde threw in the towel a few seconds later.[54] Beterbiev was down 68–65 and 67–66 on two of the judges' scorecards at the time of the stoppage.[55] He had outlanded Yarde 135 to 111 in total punches and 84 to 75 in power punches by that point.[56]

Beterbiev vs. Smith

On 15 March 2023, Beterbiev was ordered by the

Quebec City, Canada.[59] The fight was postponed on 30 July 2023, as Beterbiev was forced to undergo jaw surgery due to a bone infection.[60] The championship bout was rescheduled to take place on 13 January 2024, at the same venue.[61] Beterbiev won the fight by a seventh-round technical knockout.[62] He was ahead 58–56, 58–56, and 59–55 on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage.[63]

Undisputed light heavyweight championship

Beterbiev vs. Bivol

On June 1, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Beterbiev is scheduled to face the WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol for the undisputed title.[64]

Personal life

Beterbiev was born in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, and is of Chechen descent.[65][66][67][68]

He currently resides in his adopted hometown of Montreal, Quebec and became a Canadian citizen.[2] Beterbiev is a Muslim. He is married and has four children.[69]

Legal matters

Artur was formerly promoted by Yvon Michel. After lengthy legal proceedings, which Beterbiev lost in 2018, he was ruled under contract to Michel until 2021. Beterbiev appealed, arguing his contract with Michel had expired in March 2017, then agreed to an out-of-court settlement with Michel. His original 2013 contract had been extended to 2015. A judge ruled that a promised purse, which Beterbiev stated was not completely paid by the following March, over a December 2015 bout with Isidro Prieto, and the fact that Beterbiev agreed to a process of elimination bouts to secure the International Boxing Federation World Light Heavyweight title, despite a four-bout-a-year contractual agreement, did not cause any prejudice to his career. Beterbiev's legal battle kept him relatively inactive, fighting only once in 2017 and 2018, until his contractual dispute was resolved.

"We are proud of the work we have done with Artur during our association, and we wish him the best success in the pursuit of his career," said promoter Yvon Michel after the settlement agreement.

"I am relieved, and happy to now be able to focus one hundred percent on my training and my performances in the ring," said Beterbiev. "I want to thank Yvon and all members of the GYM team for their efforts, and support in developing my career since arriving in Canada in 2013". Beterbiev had entered into new a co-promotional agreement with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing. However, after one fight under the Eddie Hearn arrangement, Beterbiev left Hearn, and subsequently signed to Top Rank and ESPN.[70][71]

Professional boxing record

20 fights 20 wins 0 losses
By knockout 20 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
20 Win 20–0 Callum Smith TKO 7 (12), 2:00 13 Jan 2024 Videotron Centre, Quebec City, Canada Retained WBC, IBF, and WBO light-heavyweight titles
19 Win 19–0 Anthony Yarde TKO 8 (12), 2:01 28 Jan 2023
OVO Arena Wembley, London
, England 		Retained WBC, IBF, and WBO light-heavyweight titles
18 Win 18–0 Joe Smith Jr. TKO 2 (12), 2:19 18 Jun 2022
New York City, New York
, U.S. 		Retained WBC and IBF light-heavyweight titles;
Won WBO light-heavyweight title
17 Win 17–0 Marcus Browne KO 9 (12), 0:46 17 Dec 2021 Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Retained WBC and IBF light-heavyweight titles
16 Win 16–0 Adam Deines TKO 10 (12), 1:30 20 Mar 2021
Khodynka Ice Palace, Moscow
, Russia 		Retained WBC and IBF light-heavyweight titles
15 Win 15–0 Oleksandr Gvozdyk TKO 10 (12), 2:49 18 Oct 2019
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
, U.S. 		Retained IBF light-heavyweight title;
Won WBC light-heavyweight title
14 Win 14–0 Radivoje Kalajdzic KO 5 (12), 0:13 4 May 2019
Stockton Arena, Stockton, California
, U.S. 		Retained IBF light-heavyweight title
13 Win 13–0 Callum Johnson KO 4 (12), 2:36 6 Oct 2018 Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Retained IBF light-heavyweight title
12 Win 12–0 Enrico Kölling KO 12 (12), 2:33 11 Nov 2017
Save Mart Arena, Fresno, California
, U.S. 		Won vacant IBF light-heavyweight title
11 Win 11–0 Isidro Ranoni Prieto TKO 1 (12), 2:44 23 Dec 2016
Gatineau, Quebec
, Canada 		Retained NABA light-heavyweight title
10 Win 10–0 Ezequiel Maderna TKO 4 (12), 0:54 4 Jun 2016 Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Retained NABA light-heavyweight title
9 Win 9–0 Alexander Johnson TKO 7 (10), 1:38 12 Jun 2015
Chicago, Illinois
, U.S. 		Retained NABA light-heavyweight title;
Won vacant WBO International light-heavyweight title
8 Win 8–0 Gabriel Campillo KO 4 (12), 0:37 4 Apr 2015 Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Retained IBF North American light-heavyweight title
7 Win 7–0 Jeff Page Jr. TKO 2 (10), 2:21 19 Dec 2014 Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Retained NABA light heavyweight title;
Won vacant
IBF North American and NABO
light-heavyweight titles
6 Win 6–0 Tavoris Cloud KO 2 (12), 0:38 27 Sep 2014 Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Won vacant
light-heavyweight
title
5 Win 5–0 Alvaro Enriquez TKO 1 (6), 2:38 22 Aug 2014 Complexe Sportif Sportscene, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
4 Win 4–0 Gabriel Lecrosnier TKO 4 (6), 2:44 18 Jan 2014 Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
3 Win 3–0 Billy Bailey KO 1 (6), 2:49 30 Nov 2013
Quebec City, Quebec
, Canada
2 Win 2–0 Rayco Saunders RTD 3 (6), 3:00 28 Sep 2013 Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1 Win 1–0 Christian Cruz TKO 2 (4), 2:21 8 Jun 2013
Montreal, Quebec
, Canada

See also

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    "A journalist in London said that I am a Dagestan by nationality. I replied that I was not a Dagestan, but a Chechen. When they tell me that I am a Dagestan by nationality, I need to answer that I am a Chechen. They subsided a little, but I said that by nationality a Chechen, not a Dagestan. He said that Makhachev and Khabib were Dagestanis and I am also a Dagestan. I replied: 'No, I'm a Chechen', Beterbiev said."
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