Dmitry Bivol submitted Malik Zinat via TKO

Dmitry Bivol dispatched Malik Ginat with a sixth-round TKO and will now face Artur Beterbiev on October 12 for the undisputed light heavyweight belt.

For the first time in 10 fights, Dmitry Bivol An accomplished success On Saturday Technical knockout In the sixth round Malik Zeenat for Retained his WBA light heavyweight title In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Now, on to the fight for Bivol (23-0, 11 KOs). Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship on October 12 in Riyadh against Arter PterbeevAccording to Turki AlalshikChairman Saudi Arabia Public Entertainment Authority.

Bivol and Beterbiev were ready to fight Saturday before undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus last month. Libya's Zinat (22-1, 16 KOs) is out less than 30 days and enters the ring as a major underdog in his first world title shot.

Bivol, 33, knocked out Ginat in the first round with a three-punch combination and knocked him out for the next four rounds.

The Russian rocked Zinat with a left hook in the sixth round. As the referee stopped the action at 2:06 with the 30-year-old Zinat completely helpless, Bivol continued the barrage of punches against the ropes.

“I believe my power is always with me,” said Bivol, 33. “I certainly have no doubts. [mi] can [está] with me”.

Bivol has wins over Canelo Alvarez, the sport's biggest star, and is ESPN's No. 5 pound-for-pound boxer. His footwork is among the best in the world, as is his ability to control range with his jab.

“You're one of the greatest fighters of all time, and you deserve it,” Alalshiq told Bivol. “We give you four or five fights, big fights. We want to see you fight [David] BenavidesWe want to challenge you [Jai] Obadiahvs [oponentes] It's hard.”

Both are excellent potential matchups, but not as enticing as the Oct. 12 showdown with Petterpiev, a 39-year-old Russian. 100% KO rate. Beterbiev ranks one spot behind Bivol on ESPN's pound-for-pound list. The fight against Bivol has been one of the most anticipated in boxing for years.