Artur Beterbiev
Light Heavyweight · Russia / Canada · Boxing
Orthodox come-forward pressure puncher with thudding two-handed power
Walking opponents down and finishing inside the distance
Record & stats
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | Boxing |
| Promotion | Boxing |
| Nationality | Russia / Canada |
| Born | Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia |
| Team | Eye of the Tiger Management |
| Pro debut | 2013 |
| Height | 182cm |
| Reach | 185cm |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 41 |
| KO rate | 95% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
95% Finish rate- 20 KO/TKO · 95%
- 1 Decision · 5%
Titles & honors
- Former undisputed light heavyweight champion
Biography
Artur Beterbiev is one of the most feared punchers of his era — a Russian-Canadian light heavyweight who began his professional career with an almost unheard-of run of 20 wins, all by knockout. A two-time world amateur champion and Olympian, he turned pro late and made up for lost time with relentless, come-forward pressure and crushing two-handed power.
He unified the WBC, IBF and WBO titles before facing fellow undefeated champion Dmitry Bivol in October 2024, winning a tight majority decision to become undisputed light heavyweight champion. In the immediate February 2025 rematch in Riyadh, Bivol reversed the result by majority decision, ending Beterbiev's perfect record and his undisputed reign.
Now 21-1 (20 KOs), Beterbiev remains a top light heavyweight and a constant threat to end any fight with a single shot.
Fight history
- LDmitry BivolL MD 12
- WDmitry BivolW MD 12
FAQ
- What is Artur Beterbiev's record?
- He is 21-1 with 20 wins by knockout.
- Did Beterbiev ever lose?
- Yes — his only loss came to Dmitry Bivol by majority decision in their February 2025 rematch.
- Was Beterbiev undisputed champion?
- Yes. He became undisputed light heavyweight champion by beating Bivol in October 2024, then lost the belts in the rematch.
- How many of Beterbiev's wins are by knockout?
- All but one — his first 20 pro wins were all stoppages, for 20 KOs in 21 wins.