Russian boxer Dmitri Bivol will defend his WBA light heavyweight title against Libyan Malik Zinad, reports journalist Mike Coppinger on social networks.
Initially, Bivol was supposed to fight for the title of absolute world champion in the light heavyweight category against his compatriot Artur Beterbiev, but he suffered a torn meniscus and will not compete until at least September.
Coppinger said Bivol’s opponent on June 1 will be Libyan Malik Zinad. Bivol will defend his title in Saudi Arabia
Bivol, 33, has 22 wins in 22 fights and holds the WBA Super championship belt.
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