Athletistic / Boxing. WBA light heavyweight world boxing champion Russian Dmitry Bivol has responded to the disruption of his fight with compatriot Artur Beterbiev. They were to fight on June 1 in Riyadh.
“I was sure that we would box with Beterbiev on June 1st. But when the fight was postponed, there was no particular surprise, not because I knew anything, but because I have been boxing for a long time. situations happen. And I had to immediately move on to a new opponent.
When I had injuries, even my doctor couldn’t tell what they were. And I didn’t even understand what time I would be ready. I don’t know what happened to Arthur, what happened to his muscles in that leg. And guessing is not serious,” Bivol said on “Championship.”
On May 4, it became known that Artur Beterbiev suffered a torn meniscus, therefore his fight with Dmitry Bivol was postponed indefinitely. As a result, Libyan Malik Zinad became Bivol’s new opponent.
On December 23, 2023, Dmitry Bivol beats Briton Lyndon Arthur by unanimous decision. Currently, the 33-year-old Russian has 22 victories in 22 fights in the professional ring. Beterbiev has 20 victories in 20 fights (all by knockout). The 39-year-old Russian beat Briton Callum Smith earlier than expected on the night of January 14.
Source: Sport
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