Bivol Wants Trilogy With Beterbiev | Boxing News
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Dmitry Bivol is seeking a trilogy fight with Artur Beterbiev instead of defending his WBO title against Callum Smith.
Dmitry Bivol, the reigning light heavyweight champ with multiple belts, is reportedly ready to ditch his mandatory WBO defense against Callum Smith—pushing instead for a highly anticipated trilogy fight with Artur Beterbiev. His camp, led by promoter Eddie Hearn, is actively pursuing the Beterbiev rematch, which could see Bivol vacate his WBO title, potentially opening the door for Smith to face Joshua Buatsi. The Beterbiev showdown carries major weight, as the two split two razor-close bouts in Saudi Arabia, with Beterbiev claiming the undisputed crown first before Bivol reclaimed it. Contrary to rumors that Bivol turned down a massive payday for the third fight, Hearn insists Bivol would take any such offer instantly. Bivol recently returned to action in May, dominating his IBF mandatory challenger Michael Eifert, signaling he’s in prime form—and possibly ready to make history again. The next few weeks will determine whether Bivol’s dream bout with Beterbiev becomes reality—or if Smith gets his shot. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on…
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