Artur Asilbekovich Beterbiev was born on January 21, 1985, in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, Russia. He is a Russian national who began his boxing journey at a young age and had a highly successful amateur career. Beterbiev won multiple national championships in Russia and secured a silver medal at the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships. He also represented Russia in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, further showcasing his talent on the international stage.