Delgado vs. Biyarslanov for Vacant IBF Title on Canelo-Mbilli Card

Title Fight on Canelo-Mbilli Undercard

Lindolfo Delgado and Arthur Biyarslanov are set to face off for the vacant IBF light welterweight title on the undercard of the Canelo Alvarez versus Christian Mbilli fight in Riyadh this October. The title became available after Richardson Hitchins vacated it due to his move to welterweight.

Undefeated Contenders

Delgado, with a record of 24 wins and 16 knockouts, secured his shot at the title by defeating Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela in an IBF final eliminator last November. This bout marks his first opportunity to contend for a world championship. Biyarslanov, boasting a record of 21 wins and 17 KOs, also has Olympic experience from the 2016 Games and has built his professional career since 2018. He has notable victories over former title challenger Mohamed Mimoune and former world champion Sergey Lipinets.

Matchup Overview

The fight features two unbeaten fighters vying for the title, rather than simply promoting a mandatory challenger. Delgado is known for his technical boxing skills, while Biyarslanov has a higher knockout ratio, having stopped 17 of his opponents. This matchup adds to the excitement of the Riyadh card, which is headlined by Canelo Alvarez’s challenge for the WBC super middleweight title against Christian Mbilli. Further bouts for the event are expected to be announced as the card develops.