2 October 2025

Fight for the crown: Beterbiev and Nicholson will determine the strongest in Riyadh

Artur Beterbiev (21-1, 20 KOs) enters this fight looking to demonstrate his return to the top after intense back-to-back fights with Dmitry Bivol. Their one-fight clash, which saw both men earn one win, was a highlight of the light heavyweight division. Now, Beterbiev steps into the ring without a title belt for the first time in a long time, looking to confirm his status as one of the most dangerous knockout artists in the world. At 40 years old, he remains in remarkable physical shape and motivation, and his resume, in which 20 of 21 victories have ended by knockout, speaks for itself.

His opponent, 34-year-old Deon Nicholson, known as "The Equalizer" (22-1, 18 KOs), approaches this fight at the peak of his career after an eight-fight winning streak. The American suffered his only defeat in 2021, but has since steadily gained success, demonstrating an impressive ability to finish fights early—18 of his 22 wins have come by knockout. For Nicholson, a meeting with the legendary Beterbiev represents a key moment in his career and a unique opportunity to establish himself on the world stage.

This fight promises to be a real treat for fans of spectacular boxing. On one side of the ring will be the experienced and powerful Beterbiev, eager to regain his position. On the other, the ambitious Nicholson, hungry for big wins and ready to surprise everyone. The evening of boxing in Riyadh promises to be action-packed, and the duel between these two powerful knockout artists will surely be its culmination, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats until the very end. Tickets for The Ring IV: Night of Champions featuring Artur Beterbiev and Deon Nicholson are available on our website.

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