Reigning WBA and IBO light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol (22-0, 11 KOs) takes on late replacement Malik Zinad (22-0, 16 KOs) this Saturday, June 1. The fight is a part of the 5v5: Queensberry vs. Matchroom event, as DAZN PPV has coverage beginning at 2 p.m. ET. Ring walks for Bivol-Zinad are expected for 3 p.m. ET.
Bivol was set to fight reigning WBC, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titleholder Artur Beterbiev, but the match was postponed due to an injury to Beterbiev. The Russian-born fighter became a household name in 2022 when he defeated Canelo Alvarez. With a high IQ and exceptional footwork, Bivol aims for a 14th straight title defense
Zinad enters unbeaten, currently the WBC Mediterranean and IBO Intercontinental light heavyweight champion. This is a step up in competition as the majority of his fights have come in Malta, Belgium, and other areas of Europe.
Let’s take a look at the odds to win, total rounds, fight outcome, and whether it’s favored to go the distance, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Current odds for Dmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad
Moneyline
Bivol: -3000
Zinad: +1400
Winning method (fight outcome)
Bivol by decision or technical decision: -125
Bivol by KO/TKO/DQ: +100
Draw: +3000
Zinad by decision or technical decision: +2500
Zinad by KO/TKO/DQ: +2800
To go the distance
Yes: -105
No: -130