Lindolfo Delgado faces Arthur Biyarslanov for vacant title in October
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Lindolfo Delgado will meet Arthur Biyarslanov in October for the vacant IBF super lightweight title. The bout will serve as the first undercard fight for the postponed title defense of Canelo Alvarez against Christian Mbilli. Delgado, an undefeated former Olympian with a record of 24-0, earned this opportunity after narrowly winning a final eliminator last year. Biyarslanov, also undefeated at 21-0, has notable victories against veterans Mohamed Mimoune and Sergey Lipinets. The matchup is part of the event dubbed 'Mexico vs the World.'
- •Delgado has a record of 24-0 with 16 KOs.
- •Biyarslanov holds a record of 21-0 with 17 KOs.
- •The fight is scheduled for October in Riyadh.
- •The bout is part of the Canelo vs Mbilli undercard.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Lindolfo Delgado vs Arthur Biyarslanov vacant title fight joins Canelo vs Mbilli
- 4:12 AMBad Left Hook — Lindolfo Delgado vs Arthur Biyarslanov vacant title fight joins Canelo vs Mbilli
"SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 20: Lindolfo Delgado celebrates after defeating Omar Aguilar during their 8 round bout at Pechanga Arena on August 20, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images Christian Mbilli’s postponed title defense against Canelo Alvarez has its first undercard bout, as ESPN KnockOut reports that Lindolfo Delgado will meet Arthur Biyarslanov that day for the vacant IBF super lightweight title. Former Olympian Delgado (24-0, 16 KO) barely escaped a final eliminator against Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela last November, earning a shot at reigning champion Richardson Hitchins in the process. Hitchins wound up flubbing his weight cut for a planned defense against Oscar Duarte, signing with Zuffa Boxing, and subsequently vacating his belt to move to 147. Enter Eye of the Tiger Management’s Biyarslanov (21-0, 17 KO). “The Wolf” likewise competed in Rio, winning his first bout before running into Artem Harutyunynan in the Round of 16, then turned pro two years later. His two biggest professional victories to date have come over faded veterans Mohamed Mimoune and Sergey Lipinets. Pretty solid matchup; let’s see if they can maintain at least this level of quality as “Mexico vs the World” fills out.
"Undefeated super lightweights will meet for Richardson Hitchins’ former title this October in Riyadh
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 4:12 AMLindolfo Delgado vs Arthur Biyarslanov vacant title fight joins Canelo vs Mbilli
Undefeated super lightweights will meet for Richardson Hitchins’ former title this October in Riyadh
- Bad Left HookJul 10, 2026, 4:12 AMLindolfo Delgado vs Arthur Biyarslanov vacant title fight joins Canelo vs Mbilli
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 20: Lindolfo Delgado celebrates after defeating Omar Aguilar during their 8 round bout at Pechanga Arena on August 20, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images Christian Mbilli’s postponed title defense against Canelo Alvarez has its first undercard bout, as ESPN KnockOut reports that Lindolfo Delgado will meet Arthur Biyarslanov that day for the vacant IBF super lightweight title. Former Olympian Delgado (24-0, 16 KO) barely escaped a final eliminator against Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela last November, earning a shot at reigning champion Richardson Hitchins in the process. Hitchins wound up flubbing his weight cut for a planned defense against Oscar Duarte, signing with Zuffa Boxing, and subsequently vacating his belt to move to 147. Enter Eye of the Tiger Management’s Biyarslanov (21-0, 17 KO). “The Wolf” likewise competed in Rio, winning his first bout before running into Artem Harutyunynan in the Round of 16, then turned pro two years later. His two biggest professional victories to date have come over faded veterans Mohamed Mimoune and Sergey Lipinets. Pretty solid matchup; let’s see if they can maintain at least this level of quality as “Mexico vs the World” fills out.
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