Gvozdyk and Beterbiev preparing for a unification classic

World Boxing Council light heavyweight champion, Oleksandr “The Nail” Gvozdyk and also champion Artur Beterbiev, will fight a highly anticipated unification bout on Friday, October 18 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.

Gvozdyk vs. Fighter Beterbiev will star in a special card of Top Rank on ESPN starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.

In a Top Rank promotion, in association with Peltz Boxing, tickets priced at $ 150, $ 90, $ 75 and $ 50 are already on sale and can be purchased at the Liacouras Center ticket office, www.liacourascenter.com  or calling 800-298-4200.

“My first goal was to win a light heavyweight world title. Now, I want to unify the belts, and that mission starts with Artur Beterbiev, ” Gvozdyk commented, adding: “This will be a spectacular fight, one that fans will enjoy. They`ve  asked for this fight. One thing I know is that I will be a unified champion. I have the best coach, Teddy Atlas, in my corner. This is our third fight together, and under his guidance, I will continue improving.”

“I want to thank Top Rank and my opponent, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, for making this unification fight possible and giving fans around the world what they want to see,” Beterbiev said.