Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol fight breaks protocol with unconventional announcement in Riyad

ARTUR BETERBIEV’S much-awaited showdown with Dmitry Bivol had an unpredictable start – even before the two unbeaten kings got inside the Riyadh ring.

There was a surprise break from protocol moments of the winner-takes-all light-heavyweight humdinger in Riyadh.

GettyDmitry Bivol landed on Artur Beterbiev amid a frenetic start[/caption] GettyBivol and Beterbiev were engaged in what some pundits called a ‘chess match’[/caption]

Three-belt champion Beterbiev was the man chosen to walk out first.