Saturday’s Riyadh Season boxing card is a must-see for hardcore fight fans.
Unfortunately, the card is split across two networks, with the entire undercard on DAZN and the main event between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol for the undisputed light heavyweight championship on ESPN+.
You can watch the DAZN card for $19.99. The main event is available on ESPN+, and it’s not pay-per-view. Here’s how you can watch the event.
- Date: Saturday, October 11
- Time: Main Event is at 6 pm ET, Undercard begins at Noon ET
- TV/Stream: ESPN+ PPV for the main event with the undercard on DAZN
Here is the entire card.
ESPN+
- (c) Artur Beterbiev vs. (c) Dmitry Bivol, 12 rounds, for Beterbiev’s WBC, WBO and IBF light heavyweight titles and Bivol’s WBA light heavyweight title
DAZN
- (c) Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke, 12 rounds, British heavyweight title
- (c) Jai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey, 12 rounds, IBF cruiserweight title
- Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta, 12 rounds, middleweights
- (c) Skye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman, ten rounds, WBC featherweight title
- Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron, ten rounds, light heavyweights
- Mohammed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez, four rounds, lightweights
Why is this card a must-see for boxing fans? Here are five reasons to watch.
A Legitimate Undisputed Championship Bout is Happening
Bivol and Beterbiev are the best two light heavyweights in the world. They own all four of the major titles in their weight class, and their stylistic matchup is intriguing.
Bivol’s boxer-puncher style and Beterbiev’s pressure-brawling approach could be the formula for a classic fight. No matter what happens, we should be crowning an undisputed world champion at the night’s end in Riyadh.
Ben Whittaker is a Star in the Making
If you’ve never seen Whittaker fight, watch his fight against Cameron on Saturday. At the very least, take a look at the highlight reel above.
Whittaker combines otherworldly reflexes, skill, athleticism, and showmanship into a package that resembles a hybrid between Naseem Hamed, Michael Nunn, and MMA great Anderson Silva.
The 27-year-old is one of those polarizing athletes fans will love or hate. However, he’s undefeated and close to becoming a well-known fighter globally.
Wardley-Clarke Could Be a War
After the two men battled to a competitive draw in March, they’re ready to run it back with the British Heavyweight title on the line again.
Wardley has a chance to become a world title contender.
At 29, his future looks bright, and he has at least ten years of prime competition. A win could vault him into the next tier of heavyweights like Martin Bakole, Zhilei Zang, and Joseph Parker.
Clarke is trying to prove he belongs in the same category and looking to finish what was started in the first fight.
Jai Opetaia is Looking to Remain Undefeated
IBF cruiserweight champion Opetaia wants to push his record to a perfect 30-0. Massey has fought at heavyweight and should enjoy a natural size advantage.
However, because Opetaia combined speed and power, he could be too much for Massey. In any case, we should see a showcase of the top cruiserweight in boxing.
Skye Nicholson Has Legit Star Power
As women’s boxing continues to grow, the opportunities for up-and-coming young females are expanding. Nicholson is one of the best young women in boxing, with her 11-0 record. Nicholson has already won a world title and is defending it on Saturday against undefeated challenger Raven Chapman.
If lucky, we could see another title fight on par with Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan in September.
