Artur Beterbiev

Artur Beterbiev is a Russian-born Canadian professional boxer who has competed in the light heavyweight division.

Artur Beterbiev is a Russian-born Canadian professional boxer competing in the light heavyweight division. He held multiple world championships, including the IBF, WBC, WBO, and WBA titles, and became the undisputed champion before a loss to Dmitry Bivol in February 2025. Beterbiev is known for his exceptional punching power, with 20 of his 21 professional wins coming by knockout.

Early life and amateur career

Beterbiev was born in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia. He built an extensive amateur boxing background before turning professional. Sources describe him as having a large amateur record, though exact figures vary across reports.

Professional boxing career

He made his professional debut in 2013 in Montreal and quickly developed a reputation for stoppage wins. He captured his first world title in 2017 and went on to unify the light heavyweight division.

Major titles and notable fights

Beterbiev held the IBF, WBC, WBO, and WBA light heavyweight titles and was recognized as undisputed champion before his loss to Bivol in 2025. His best-known wins include fights against Gvozdyk, Yarde, Smith, and Joe Smith Jr.

Style and reputation

He fights in an orthodox stance and is widely associated with exceptional punching power and a high knockout rate. His professional record shows 20 knockouts in 21 wins.