Russian boxer, World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol will fight next April. This was announced by the athlete’s trainer, Gennady Mashyanov.
According to him, Bivol wants to consolidate the title in a match with IBF, WBC and WBO champion Artur Bateribev, but will face Anthony Yarde in London on January 28 after which Artur will need a hiatus. Mashyanov stressed that Bivol does not intend to wait for a rival. Also, according to the expert, Bivol’s rematch with Mexican Saul “Canelo” Alvarez could take place in September.
“We are planning a fight somewhere in April. Also, Canelo is seeking a rematch in September. And the light-heavy unification challenge doesn’t pick up until the end of the year. If you can manage to negotiate with the 76kg Canelo, where he is the absolute champion, then very good.
There are names for April… For example, Joshua Buatsi, Callum Smith. Maybe someone else. But it will be a pure title defense. Yep, these guys are high in the ratings. These are worthy opponents, you need to seriously prepare, ”says Mashyanov “Match TV”.
Dmitry Bivol is an undefeated champion with 21 wins in 21 games, 10 of which were knockouts. At the end of 2022, the WBA recognized the Russians as the best boxers.
formerly Mashyanov judicial He deserved to give Bivol the title of the best boxer of 2022.