Trainer of the WBA and IBO light heavyweight champion Dmitri Bivol Gennady Mashyanov said in an interview with that, if necessary, a rematch with Artur Beterbiev .
The fight for the title of absolute world light heavyweight champion between undefeated Russian boxers Bivol and Beterbiev will take place on October 12 in Saudi Arabia. Bivol has 23 victories in his career and holds the IBO and WBA light heavyweight belts. Beterbiev has 20 victories and holds the IBF, WBO and WBC belts.
— Is revenge included in the combat contract?
— We did not worry about this subject. To my knowledge, no such clause exists. But I also know that if there is a need for revenge, Turki Al ash-Sheikh (president of the General Authority for Entertainment Affairs of Saudi Arabia) will organize everything.
— Based on your personal experience, can you give your assessment of Turki Al ash-Sheikh?
— He’s a big boxing fan who really loves the sport. He wanted to make certain changes to boxing to allow for the fights that the whole world was waiting for. For example, Dima’s next fight with Arthur, which could not take place for a long time due to promotional problems and television contracts. And Turki Al ash-Sheikh solved all the problems. He treats Dima very well, he is very caring, very kind. Always in touch with Dima, interested in his business and life. In this regard, he is a very attentive person.
— In conclusion, I will ask a somewhat provocative question: why will Bivol win the fight against Beterbiev?
– Indeed, the question is this… We are well prepared for the fight and will try to do everything to win. And then, God willing,” Machyanov said in an interview with .
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