Artur Beterbiev's injury has led to the postponement of his fight against Dmitry Bivol, prompting discussions for a replacement opponent. Bivol aims to stay on the June 1st show in Saudi Arabia and will now face Malik Zinad to defend his WBA light heavyweight title.
📰 @bivol_d will now face 22-0 contender Malik Zinad on June 1. #BivolZinad https://t.co/0IBWl1sKoc
🥊 ANNOUNCED: Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA light-heavyweight world title vs Malik Zinad on June 1st in Saudi Arabia after the Artur Beterbiev fight was postponed. Queensberry-Matchroom 5 vs 5 including Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang also on the card.
BIVOL TO FACE ZINAD ON JUNE 1ST ‼️ Dmitry Bivol will face the 22-0 Malik Zinad on June 1st after Artur Beterbiev was forced to withdraw from their undisputed clash due to injury. Zinad most recently edged out the previously undefeated Jerome Pampellone in Australia.… https://t.co/HaGDgKk5PQ
Dmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad has been confirmed for June 1st. This will be a separate event from the 5v5, but it will be included on the same PPV and ticket purchased for 5v5…🥊🔥
Zinad Comes In To Face Bivol After Beterbiev Suffers Injury In Training https://t.co/NMv91GciNc
Dmitry Bivol stays on June 1 card, will face Malik Zinad https://t.co/LQQIcgK5gW
Dmitry Bivol To Remain On June 1 Riyadh Show, Will Defend WBA Title Versus Malik Zinad - Story by @JakeNDaBox https://t.co/3JFjBnUEU5
Dmitry Bivol could face new opponent after Artur Beterbiev's serious injury https://t.co/IppgoDfZPf
Great to see Dmitry Bivol staying active while he waits for Artur Beterbiev to recover. Deontay Wilder-Zhilei Zhang still a proper main event for June 1 in Riyadh. Both fighters coming off losses to Joseph Parker. https://t.co/tQvQ3w37bS
Dmitry Bivol will now defend his WBA light-heavyweight world title vs Malik Zinad on June 1st after Artur Beterbiev fight was postponed, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has revealed. Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang in Queensberry-Matchroom 5 vs 5 is now main event. [@MikeCoppinger]
Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA light heavyweight title vs. Libya’s Malik Zinad (22-0, 16 KOs) on June 1 in Riyadh following Artur Beterbiev’s withdrawal, @Turki_Alalshikh tells ESPN. Deontay Wilder-Zhilei Zhang, part of the Matchroom-Queensberry 5 v 5, is the new main event.
Per Bivol manager @VadimKTeam, the hope is to secure an opponent to replace Beterbiev and that Bivol will still fight on June 1. #boxing https://t.co/LqPpdNm9aQ
Statement from Artur Beterbiev on the Dmitry Bivol fight being postponed: “This fight will definitely take place, but a little later.” https://t.co/NsIeprfh1P
Dmitry Bivol's team will begin discussions about a replacement opponent tomorrow, a source told SI. Bivol, whose scheduled fight against Artur Beterbiev has been postponed in the aftermath of Beterbiev's injury, hopes to remain on the June 1st show in Saudi Arabia.
Beterbiev vs Bivol blockbuster fight postponed due to injury https://t.co/2NbRPWbQHO