Thursday, May 16, 2024

Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad

Bivol vs Zinad in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

World-class boxing returns to Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on June 1. Headlining the event, WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol defends his title against Malik Zinad. The latter replaces unified WBC, WBO and IBF light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, who withdrew due to injury.

In the co-feature, Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic go head to head at heavyweight. In another heavyweight bout, former WBC champion Deontay Wilder faces off Zhilei Zhang.

Also on the card, Raymond Ford defends his WBA featherweight title against Nick Ball. As well, Hamzah Sheeraz takes on Austin Williams at light heavyweight. Also at light heavyweight, Willy Hutchinson fights Craig Richards.

Tickets for the event are expected to go on sale shortly.

Bivol vs Zinad fight card

  • Dmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad, 12 rounds, light heavyweight – Bivol’s WBA title
  • Daniel Dubois vs. Filip Hrgovic, 12 rounds, heavyweight
  • Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang, 12 rounds, heavyweight
  • Raymond Ford vs. Nick Ball, 12 rounds, featherweight – Ford’s WBA title
  • Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Austin Williams, 12 rounds, light heavyweight
  • Willy Hutchinson vs. Craig Richards, 12 rounds, light heavyweight

*Card, ticket and broadcast information subject to change

Date

Location

Kingdom Arena (Boulevard Hall) - 3219 Akkah, حي حطين, RRHD7675, 7675, Riyadh 13516, Saudi Arabia

How to watch

Start time

  • 2 pm ET / 11 am PT / 7 pm BST / 4 am AEST
In Australia, the event airs live on June 2, 2024
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