David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) is all set to test his mettle against Anthony Yarde (27-3, 24 KOs) on November 22. However, this does not mean he has forgotten his quest for a showdown with Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs).
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez says he hurt Dmitry Bivol in sparring. Benavidez says that he sparred Bivol “a lot” around 2019, when the Mexican Monster was at 168.
Light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is aiming to box again in the first quarter of 2026 as he rehabs from August surgery to repair a herniated disc in his lower back, manager Vadim Kornilov told The Ring.
Dmitry Bivol has been touted as a potential opponent for Terence Crawford by fans following the Omaha-native's unanimous decision win against Canelo Alvarez on September 13.
Dmitry Bivol's coach has delivered a clear prediction for Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford. Undisputed super middleweight supremacy will be on the line for Canelo vs Crawford on September 13, with the fight taking place at Allegiant Stadium and broadcast on Netflix worldwide.
Canelo Alvarez can easily be considered one of the 21st century’s best fighters, as he is a four-division world champion. Preparing to take on one of the biggest tests of his career against Terence Crawford, the Mexican will aim to use his size and experience to get the win over ‘Bud’.
The IBF says they are yet to receive a formal medical exception request from Dmitry Bivol, despite his recent back surgery. Bivol (24-1) last fought in February in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, avenging his sole career defeat to Artur Beterbiev via a majority decision.
Artur Beterbiev (21-1, 20 KOs) will not be waiting around for the Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs) trilogy fight. Following two explosive light heavyweight showdowns, boxing fans were hoping to see a redemption arc for Beterbiev.
Dmitry Bivol has been accused of avoiding a trilogy with Artur Beterbiev. The sentiment was expressed by trainer Marc Ramsey following their last fight, which Bivol won to give Beterbiev his first loss to become the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion.
Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev have reportedly chosen to have their trilogy fight in Russia, as opposed to Saudi Arabia. The pair are expected to run things back, subject to a venue being announced.
The IBF has officially ordered unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol 24-1 (12 KOs) to defend his title against mandatory challenger Michael Eifert, marking the second attempt by the sanctioning body to secure a world title opportunity for the German contender.
On April 7, it was revealed that Dmitry Bivol’s status as undisputed light heavyweight champion was over. His team notified the WBC that he had decided to vacate the title and was withdrawing from the scheduled purse bids for a mandatory defence against interim champion David Benavidez.
On May 7, 2022, Canelo Alvarez stepped up in weight to face WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. Many doubted the Tokmak-born fighter if he could defeat the Mexican great at the T-Mobile Arena on Cinco de Mayo weekend.
After a legacy-defining victory over Artur Beterbiev on Feb. 22, newly crowned undisputed light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is weighing up his next move.
In the minutes following Dmitry Bivol's majority decision win against Artur Beterbiev early Sunday morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, both men had few words to describe the 36 minutes they went through — a near duplication of the first encounter except Bivol exacted revenge from the first fight last October.
On February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) will defend his undisputed light heavyweight crown against Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) at the Kingdom Arena.
As the highly anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol approaches on Feb. 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — on what some are calling the greatest boxing card of all time — one fighter watches with keen interest.
The promoter of Dmitry Bivol revealed that the rematch between him and Artur Beterbiev is expected. After their first fight, when Beterbiev won by a 12-round majority decision, fans were pinning their hopes on Dmitry to reclaim his lost crown.
On Saturday, October 12, the boxing world will get its wish as Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) and Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) meet in a light heavyweight clash for undisputed glory.
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol clash for the undisputed light heavyweight title on Saturday, live on ESPN+ [in the US]. Both men enter the fight unbeaten and in supreme physical condition, but only one can emerge as the first undisputed light heavyweight champion since 1999.
Canelo Alvarez was no longer the same fighter following his loss to Dmitry Bivol. That is according to Jose Benavidez Sr. Canelo took on Bivol for his WBA Light Heavyweight Title in 2022.
WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has shot at Canelo Alvarez and said if he wants a rematch then Canelo needs to speak to his promoter Eddie Hearn.