Artur Beterbiev COVID-19 Positive Bout vs. Adam Deines Postponed

WBC/IBF light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev (15-0, 15 KOs) has been forced to postpone his title defense against Adam Deines — scheduled for Jan. 30 at VTB Arena in Moscow, Russia — after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Beterbiev and Deines were originally scheduled to fight Oct. 23, but Beterbiev suffered a rib injury in training. Information about the rescheduled Beterbiev-Deines showdown will be announced in due course.