3 alternate fights for Dmitry Bivol other than Artur Beterbiev trilogy
A few notable boxers who can be the next potential matchups for Dmitry Bivol, aside from a trilogy fight with Artur Beterbiev.
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Dmitry Bivol got his revenge against Artur Beterbiev (Image via Matchroom Boxing/X)
Over the years, several boxers have gained global recognition through the sport of boxing. Currently, the 34-year-old Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol is building an impressive resume in professional boxing. Most recently, he faced off against former undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev in an exciting fight card.
The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia hosted the grudge match between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. In their previous encounter back in October 2024, Beterbiev managed to overcome Bivol’s boxing prowess, defeating him by majority decision. It was a controversial victory at that time. With this victory, he crowned himself the undisputed light heavyweight boxing champion. However, little did he know that his reign would be short-lived.
A few hours ago, Bivol stepped back into the ring to seek revenge against Beterbiev. However, unlike their previous encounter, the 34-year-old seemingly dismissed his rival, crowning himself the new unified light heavyweight champion. Following this impressive display of rivalry, a question arises: who should Bivol face next? While a trilogy fight against Beterbiev is an obvious choice, what other options does the new unified world champion have?
3. The newly crowned interim light heavyweight champion Callum Smith
Liverpool-born professional boxer Callum Smith was a featured fighter on the undercard of the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev 2 event. In his bout, Smith faced off against the former WBO interim light heavyweight champion and undefeated boxer Joshua Buatsi. Demonstrating remarkable boxing skills, Smith emerged victorious, defeating Buatsi by unanimous decision.
After Smith won the WBO interim light heavyweight title by defeating Buatshi, he now has the opportunity to pursue a title unification fight against Bivol. However, There’s an intriguing aspect to this potential rivalry: both Smith and Bivol are under the same promotional stable. Consequently, Matchroom Boxing CEO Eddie Hearn could play a crucial role in making this matchup a reality.
2. The rising and undefeated ‘Mexican Monster’ David Benavidez
It has been a short time since 28-year-old Mexican boxer David Benavidez transitioned to the light heavyweight division. Despite facing tougher challenges in this higher-weight class, Benavidez has continued to maintain his impressive form. Notably, after just three fights in the 175-pound division, the ‘Mexican Monster’ now holds the WBC interim and WBA (regular) light heavyweight championships.
Benavidez is known for his intriguing approach to the boxing ring. The ‘Mexican Monster’ has an eye for high-stakes fights, always in pursuit of those lucrative opportunities. With his impressive unbeaten record, he could soon find himself vying against Dmitry Bivol.
If this showdown comes to fruition, it could be a game-changer for Benavidez, offering him the chance to clinch the title of unified champion. Who could possibly miss out on such a defining moment?
1. A rematch between Dmitry Bivol and Canelo Alvarez
The first fight between Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol occurred in 2022 for the WBA (Super) light heavyweight title. At that time, Canelo was regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound boxers, leading many to consider him the favorite to win against Bivol. However, the Russian boxer had different ideas. Ultimately, Bivol surprised his critics with a commanding victory over Alvarez.
Currently, Canelo is on a five-fight win streak following his previous defeat, with his most recent victory against Edgar Berlanga. Additionally, the Mexican boxer has signed a four-year fight deal with Riyadh Season. The first match under this contract is set for May 2025, where Alvarez will compete against William Scull. In this upcoming fight, Canelo has the chance to reclaim the title of unified super middleweight champion.
If the speculations prove accurate and Canelo becomes the unified champion, a potential clash between him and Bivol could be an intriguing option. Additionally, with Turki Alalshikh playing a key role in matchmaking, there seems to be a genuine interest in arranging a rematch between Alvarez and Bivol. However, it remains to be seen whether both boxers will be interested in this matchup.
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