World Boxing Information was instructed that the undisputed conflict between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol is postponed.
A press release despatched to WBN outlined that Beterbiev has suffered an harm and gained’t be prepared till a later date.
High rank stated: “The extremely anticipated undisputed gentle heavyweight world title showdown between WBC/IBF/WBO champion Artur Beterbiev and WBA ruler Dmitry Bivol — scheduled for Saturday, June 1 at Kingdom Enviornment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — has been postponed after Beterbiev suffered a ruptured meniscus in coaching.
“The plan is to reschedule Beterbiev-Bivol earlier than the tip of the yr, and extra particulars might be supplied in the end.”
There was phrase of the 5 vs 5 portion of the cardboard, which was on account of be broadcast individually, from Saudi Arabia Chairman Turki Alalshikh. This implies the undercard, that includes Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang, will nonetheless occur subsequent month as a standalone occasion.
“After receiving in the present day’s information about Beterbiev’s harm, we’ll postpone the Beterbiev vs. Bivol combat scheduled for June 1 till later this yr. I’m wishing my brother Artur a speedy restoration.
“Nevertheless, the 5 vs 5 occasion continues to be on for June 1”
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