Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol ring walk start times, TV channels and undercard

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are set for a thrilling face-off as both contenders vie to become the undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the world.

The duo was initially slated to compete in June, but Beterbiev had to withdraw due to a knee injury sustained during training. Both pugilists have impressive undefeated records, with a total of 32 knockouts in 43 matches.

Currently, Beterbiev is the only reigning world champion with a 100 per cent knockout ratio.

Beterbiev first claimed the world champion title in 2017 after defeating Enrico Kolling. The 39-year-old enters the high-profile bout following a seventh-round TKO win over Callum Smith in January.

On the other hand, Bivol demonstrated his prowess in 2022 by beating Canelo Alvarez via unanimous decision. The Russian enters the showdown after knocking out Malik Zinad in his last match in June.

What time will Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol commence in the UK?

The event is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the main undercard set to kick off around 5pm UK time, 12pm ET, and 9am PT. The main event ring walks are expected to occur around 11pm UK time.

The two stars will then touch gloves just after 11.30pm before the first bell rings. The fight should not start later than this but could be brought forward if the undercard fights finish earlier than anticipated.

How to watch Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol in the UK on TV and via stream.

The highly-anticipated event will be broadcast live on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK, while DAZN will also be covering the fights live across all of its platforms for £19.99. Sky Sports Box Office will also feature the clash for £19.95 - with coverage set to commence at around 5pm UK time.

Fans can also stream all the action from the Sky Sports Box Office app, DAZN app and Discovery+ app. For those tuning in from the USA and Canada, the card can be viewed on ESPN+.

Full fight card and undercard.

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry BivolChris Eubank Jr vs Kamil SzeremetaFabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke 2Jai Opetaia vs Jack MasseyBen Whittaker vs Liam CameronSkye Nicolson vs Raven ChapmanMohammed Alakel vs Jesus Gonzalez.

Quotes corner.

Artur Beterbiev has stated with fierce determination, "Always when I'm going to the ring I'm trying to think that this is the most dangerous opponent in my career, and he is really like this. He's really dangerous and it makes me more excited to be honest. Your level, your enemies, the level of your challenges, shows your level also. We will see. October 12, it will be my show."

In a candid admission during his conversation with Sky Sports, Dmitry Bivol disclosed: "We knew each other but we didn't talk. We did some sparring but it wasn't real sparring. I had targets [then]. I have only in my mind my next opponent. It doesn't mean I don't care about the rest of them. But now I have one opponent and that's it. At that time too, I had many guys there. I consider him an opponent with the belts. It doesn't matter that he's Beterbiev, or somebody else. It's just the guy. Four belts for me is another [thing]. And of course I will do everything and I hope I will win. Of course I will enjoy winning those four belts, not just [beating] him. Him as a fighter, with an 100 per cent KO [ratio], a good fighter. But not anything personal."