Beterbiev books fight vs. Nicholson in November

06/08/2025

Beterbiev books fight vs. Nicholson in November

According to a social media post by Turki Alalshikh, former undisputed world light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev will return to action on November 22nd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Coming off two very compettive fights to Dmitrii Bivol for the unified world championship at 175 pounds (Beterbiev won the first, lost the second), Beterbiev will collide with the hard punching Deon Nicholson (22-1), who has 18 knockouts in his 22 wins. [Alalshikh is in chardge of the Saudi Arabian General Entertainment Authority and is considered the most powerful man in boxing].