Best fights of Artur Beterbiev
Over 12 years as a professional, Artur Beterbiev has compiled a 21-1 (20) record, including 17 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Artur Beterbiev defeats Dmitry Bivol
On October 12, 2024 Artur Beterbiev met Dmitry Bivol in an undisputed light heavyweight title unification fight. Beterbiev was 39 years old with a record of 20-0, and Bivol was 33 with a record of 23-0. Beterbiev was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Bivol was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Beterbiev won via majority decision. Retained the undisputed title.
2. Artur Beterbiev KOs Joe Smith Jr.
On June 18, 2022 Artur Beterbiev, the WBC and IBF light heavyweight champion, met Joe Smith Jr., the WBO light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Beterbiev was 37 years old with a record of 17-0, and Jr. was 32 with a record of 28-3. Beterbiev was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 4-fight winning streak. Beterbiev stopped Joe Smith Jr. via TKO in the 2nd round. Became the unified light heavyweight champion.
3. Artur Beterbiev KOs Callum Smith
On January 13, 2024 Artur Beterbiev defended his WBC, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles against Callum Smith. Beterbiev was 38 years old with a record of 19-0, and Smith was 33 with a record of 29-1. Beterbiev was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak. Beterbiev stopped Callum Smith via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the titles.
4. Artur Beterbiev KOs Oleksandr Gvozdyk
On October 18, 2019 Artur Beterbiev, the IBF light heavyweight champion, met Oleksandr Gvozdyk, the WBC light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Beterbiev was 34 years old with a record of 14-0, and Gvozdyk was 32 with a record of 17-0. Beterbiev was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Gvozdyk was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Beterbiev stopped Oleksandr Gvozdyk via TKO in the 10th round. Became the unified light heavyweight champion.
5. Artur Beterbiev KOs Marcus Browne
On December 17, 2021 Artur Beterbiev defended his WBC and IBF light heavyweight titles against Marcus Browne. Beterbiev was 36 years old with a record of 16-0, and Browne was 31 with a record of 24-1. Beterbiev was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Browne was coming off a win. Beterbiev stopped Marcus Browne via KO in the 9th round. Defended the titles.
6. Artur Beterbiev KOs Anthony Yarde
On January 28, 2023 Artur Beterbiev defended his WBC, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles against Anthony Yarde. Beterbiev was 38 years old with a record of 18-0, and Yarde was 31 with a record of 23-2. Beterbiev was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Yarde was on a 3-fight winning streak. Beterbiev stopped Anthony Yarde via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.
7. Artur Beterbiev KOs Radivoje Kalajdžić
On May 4, 2019 Artur Beterbiev defended his IBF light heavyweight title against Radivoje Kalajdžić. Beterbiev was 34 years old with a record of 13-0, and Kalajdžić was 27 with a record of 24-1. Beterbiev was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Kalajdžić was on a 3-fight winning streak. Beterbiev stopped Radivoje Kalajdžić via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
8. Artur Beterbiev loses to Dmitry Bivol in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On February 22, 2025 Artur Beterbiev defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Dmitry Bivol. It was their second meeting. Beterbiev was 40 years old with a record of 21-0, and Bivol was 34 with a record of 23-1. Beterbiev was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak, while Bivol was coming off a loss. Beterbiev lost via majority decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Bivol.
9. Artur Beterbiev KOs Callum Johnson
On October 6, 2018 Artur Beterbiev defended his IBF light heavyweight title against Callum Johnson. Beterbiev was 33 years old with a record of 12-0, and Johnson was 33 with a record of 17-0. Beterbiev was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Johnson was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Beterbiev stopped Callum Johnson via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
10. Artur Beterbiev KOs Gabriel Campillo
On April 4, 2015 Artur Beterbiev defended his IBF North American light heavyweight title against Gabriel Campillo. Beterbiev was 30 years old with a record of 7-0, and Campillo was 36 with a record of 25-6-1. Beterbiev was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Campillo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Beterbiev stopped Gabriel Campillo via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.