Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad prediction and betting tips - June 1, 2024
Dmitry Bivol
Malik Zinad
Late Saturday evening, a major boxing event will take place in Riyadh. One of the highlights of the night will be the clash between WBA light heavyweight world champion Dmitry Bivol and Libyan boxer Malik Zinad. Here is a prediction for this fight from the experts at Dailysports.
Dmitry Bivol
Dmitry Bivol is an undefeated Russian boxer competing in the light heavyweight division. As an amateur, Bivol won a gold medal at the 2013 World Combat Games. In his professional career, the 33-year-old fighter has secured 22 victories, 11 of them by knockout, and has not suffered a single defeat.
Bivol claimed the WBA world title in 2017 by knocking out Australian Trent Broadhurst in the first round. Since then, Dmitry has made seven successful title defenses. Among his vanquished opponents are notable boxers such as Jean Pascal, Umar Salamov, Saul Alvarez, and Gilberto Ramirez. In his most recent fight, which took place in December last year, Dmitry defeated British boxer Lyndon Arthur by unanimous decision.
Malik Zinad
Malik Zinad is an undefeated Libyan boxer in the light heavyweight division. His record stands at 22 victories, 16 of which were won by knockout. Zinad is the current contender for the IBF world title and a former champion under the IBO Inter-Continental, WBC Mediterranean, and WBF International titles.
On April 24, 2024, in Sydney, Australia, Zinad secured a majority decision victory over the previously undefeated British boxer Jerome Pampellone in a bout for the IBF mandatory challenger position. Following an injury to Artur Beterbiev, Malik Zinad became Dmitry Bivol’s next opponent.
Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad Prediction
Bivol is the clear favorite among bookmakers, with odds of 1.03 for his victory. It is noteworthy that Dmitry’s last nine fights have all gone to the judges' decision. Similarly, Zinad’s last four bouts were also decided by the judges. Therefore, it is advisable to bet on the fight going the distance.
