Athletistic / Boxing. The WBO and IBO light heavyweight world champion, Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol, has discovered his next opponent. He signed a contract for a title fight with his compatriot Artur Beterbiev.
According to authoritative insider Dan Rafael, Beterbiev has not yet signed a contract, as he will soon have a fight with Briton Callum Smith. If he wins the fight, scheduled for January 13, 2024, he will immediately sign a contract to fight Bivol. Note that in this case, in the duel between Dmitry and Arthur, the absolute world champion in the light heavyweight category will be determined.
- Beterbiev: “Bivol would have fought me a long time ago if he wanted to”
On December 23, Dmitry Bivol beats Briton Lyndon Arthur by unanimous decision. Currently, in the professional ring, Bivol has 22 victories in 22 fights. Beterbiev has 19 victories in 19 fights. Arthur will face Callum Smith on the night of January 13-14, 2024.
Source: Sport
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