Dmitry Bivol successfully defended his WBA, WBO, and IBF light-heavyweight world titles by stopping Malik Zinad in the sixth round. The fight, part of the #QueensberryvsMatchroom event, saw Bivol secure his first stoppage win since 2018. The bout ended at 2:06 in the sixth round, marking Bivol's first finish of the night. Although it was not Bivol's finest performance, he capitalized when Zinad was hurt and secured the victory. The win sets the stage for Bivol's highly anticipated fight against Artur Beterbiev, which has been rescheduled for October 12.
Dmitry Bivol Stops Malik Zinad in 6th; Artur Beterbiev Undisputed Championship Rescheduled For Oct. 12. Story by @JakeNDaBox #BivolZinad #BeterbievBivol #bivolbeterbiev https://t.co/70bqvW3nNb
Dmitry Bivol stops Zinad, Beterbiev fight rescheduled for Oct. 12 https://t.co/vmlevmW2DE
Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev is officially re-scheduled for October 12th.
DMITRY BIVOL WINS BY TKO IN THE 6TH ROUND 😤 #QueensberryVsMatchroom https://t.co/Y4ZrC9Wcn6
Bivol-Beterbiev is rescheduled for October 12, per @Turki_alalshikh
RESULT: Dmitry Bivol bts Malik Zinad by TKO - Round 6, 2:06 #QueensberryvsMatchroom https://t.co/Hpx3BIcwMJ https://t.co/Xt95LQ4iSu
Dmitry Bivol stops Malik Zinad in Round 6 to get the first finish of the night and to retain his WBO & IBF Light Heavyweight Championships. First stoppage win for Bivol since 2018 #5vs5 #QueensberryvsMatchRoom
DMITRY BIVOL STOPS MALIK ZINAD IN SIX ROUNDS ‼️ Not Bivol's finest performance but when he had him hurt, he jumped all over him and got the stoppage. Probably wasn't the best idea Zinad had sticking the nut on Bivol at the end of the fourth round after all 😬 Beterbiev next?… https://t.co/Vg2QFDmCxQ
Dmitry Bivol stops Malik Zinad in round 6! #BivolZinad #QueensberryVsMatchroom https://t.co/DxavniKwq9
Dmitry Bivol stops Malik Zinad in round six to defend his WBA light-heavyweight world title.
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