Russian Artur Beterbiev, light heavyweight champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organization (WBO), criticized the behavior of Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol’s team in organizing face-to-face fights between athletes. , reports “Championship”.
“I think Bivol has more excuses. They are doing it wrong. I should not run after them and I will not run. I am tired of this. We have three belts, we only need one. And who needs three at once – this is him. Everything they say is gossip, ”Beterbiev said.
On January 29, Beterbiev defeated Anthony Yarde. After being knocked down in the eighth round, the British boxer threw a white towel into the corner. The Russian won by technical knockout for the 19th time in his professional career.
On November 6, Bivol defeated Mexican Gilberto Ramirez for the World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight title. The fight lasted for 12 rounds and ended with Bivol’s unanimous victory. The defense of this title for the Russians was the tenth.
Former Russian Artur Beterbiev saidAfter the 2012 Olympics in London, his love for boxing fell.