A press conference was held yesterday to highlight the highly anticipated IV Crown Showdown, which will take place on October 12 as part of Riyadh Season. The event will feature an undisputed light heavyweight championship match between Russian rivals Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.

Bivol expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Season for hosting the event. He thanked his coaches, supporters, and everyone who has been part of his journey. Beterbiev also expressed his excitement and anticipation for the match.

Today, the boxers will undergo official weigh-ins 24 hours before the start of the highly anticipated championship bout.

Source: Saudi Press Agency