Artur Beterbiev and Eddie Hearn awkwardly exchanged fiery words ahead of the former’s fight with Dmitry Bivol.

Hearn will be ringside as his charge Bivol takes on Beterbiev for the undisputed light-heavyweight titles in Riyadh this Saturday.

TNT SportsBeterbiev confronted Hearn about his comments after being asked[/caption]

Matchroom Boxing kingpin Hearn has spoken about his distaste for the current undefeated champion Beterbiev in the weeks that have led up to the mouth-watering clash.

And it came to the fore during a tense exchange on stage at the final press conference ahead of the exciting collision.

Host Dev Sahni asked: “He called you arrogant, what are your thoughts on that?”

Beterbiev replied: “You are trying to make me have a fight with Eddie? I can’t do something you know.”

Hearn quickly replied: “Don’t you worry about me. You have to get through him [Bivol] first.

“When he is finished with you, it will be easier for me.

Beterbiev then made a comical fight offer, adding: “Maybe with you today? You are not in good condition right now?”

Hearn replied: “Not for you that’s not a tough challenge. Me? I’m in terrible condition.”

The champion added: “You talk a lot, okay we will see this Saturday.”

Hearn had the final word concluding: “That is my job, you should try it.”

TNT SportsHearn responded to Beterbiev’s call with his usual wit[/caption]

It was a tense exchange and Beterbiev will be keen to get the final word in the race for undisputed glory.

Both fighters are undefeated, and the 39-year-old will be looking to unload his frightening power to get the final say at 175lbs.

Brentwood native Hearn has already made his feelings clear on the man in Bivol’s opposite corner.

“At the first presser, Beterbiev said about three words, I found it quite arrogant,” Hearn told TNT Sports. 

“You’re flying him over and his team, I think it was you or Ade asked him the question, and I think he just went ‘good’.

“You’re getting paid an absolute fortune, the entire world’s media here, you owe us a little bit more than that.

“He couldn’t care less, in a way I respect it, but in a way, I think it’s a little disrespectful.”

Beterbiev was again a man of little words with focus firmly on delivering a masterclass in the sweet science.

The pair have been rivals for several year and the pair will finally deliver what promises to be a tantalising clash of styles this weekend.