Artur Beterbiev: Biography, record, fights and more

Artur Beterbiev is the former WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO light heavyweight champion. Beterbiev had held at least one belt since November 2017, when he defeated Enrico Koelling to win the IBF title. He added the WBA title with a win against Dmitry Bivol in October 2024 and the WBO strap by defeating Joe Smith Jr. in June 2022. He lost to Bivol in February 2025. Beterbiev also has notable victories over Anthony Yarde, Marcus Browne and Callum Smith.

Next fight: TBA

Record: 21-1, 20 KOs
DOB: Jan. 21, 1985
Age: 40
Stance: Orthodox
Reach: 73 inches
Height: 5-foot-11½

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