Artur Beterbiev is a professional boxer from Russia who is currently fighting out of Canada. As of December 2022, he holds the IBF World Light Heavy, WBC World Light Heavy, and WBO World Light Heavyweight titles. He is scheduled to go up against Anthony Yarde on January 28, 2023.
Player Profile
Artur Asilbekovich Beterbiev was born on January 21, 1985 in Khasavyurt, Russia. He is of Chechen descent. He is married with four kids and he practices Islam. He currently resides in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
| Height / weight | 1.83 m / 79 kg |
| Born | 21 Jan 1985 |
| Nationality |
Russian Federation
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| Playing Style | Orthodox |
He stands 182 cm tall and he has a reach of 185 cm long. Beterbiev has an orthodox stance.
Career
Beterbiev turned pro on September 28, 2013, in a fight against Rayco Saunders. As of December 2022, he has had 18 fights, winning all 18 of them. He won his first title in 2014, the North American Boxing Association Light Heavyweight title after beating Tavoris Cloud.
In December of that year, Beterbiev won the vacant IBF North American Light Heavy and WBO NABO Light Heavyweight titles after beating Jeff Page Jr.. In 2016, he defended his North American Boxing Association Light Heavyweight title against Ezequiel Osvaldo Maderna.
In 2107, he won the vacant IBF World Light Heavyweight title. He defended this title five times through to June 2022. In January 2023, he is set to go up against Yarde to defend his three titles.
Career Record
Total Fights - 18
- Wins - 18
- Wins by KO - 18
Medal Record
- 2006 - European ChampionshipsPlodiv, Light-Heavyweight, Gold
- 2010 - European ChampionshipsMoscow, Light-Heavyweight, Gold
- 2009 - World Championships Milan,Light-Heavyweight, Gold
- 2007 - World Championships Chicago,Light-Heavyweight, Silver
- 2009 - World Cup Moscow,Light-heavyweight, Gold
