In response to a current report, boxing stars Dmitry Bivol and David Benavidez might collide this summer time.
The undisputed light-heavyweight boxing champion is recent off his return to the ring in February. There, Dmitry Bivol met Artur Beterbiev in a rematch of their traditional title battle from final fall. The youthful boxer said pre-fight that he needed to be extra energetic to get the nod within the second bout, and he did precisely that.
After 12 rounds of motion in Saudi Arabia final month, Dmitry Bivol earned a majority resolution to avenge the lone lack of his profession. Put up-fight, there have been discussions of the 2 stars having a trilogy bout. Nonetheless, it as an alternative seems that Bivol will meet WBA (Common) and WBC interim champion David Benavidez subsequent.
‘The Mexican Monster’ famously moved up in weight final summer time. After ready years to face super-middleweight star Canelo Alvarez, David Benavidez acquired drained. Final June, he moved to 175 kilos and scored a choice win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk to earn interim gold in his first bout. Final month, he handed the undefeated David Morrell a unanimous resolution loss to win one other belt.
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BOXING REPORT | Dmitry Bivol vs. David Benavidez focused for summer time 2025
Now, the 2 light-heavyweight stars are reportedly on a collision course. As first reported by ESPN Knockout’s Julius Julianus, Dmitry Bivol vs. David Benavidez is presently within the works for this summer time. Whereas not many particulars are identified in regards to the potential bout, the WBC did order the 2 to battle earlier this week.
If Dmitry Bivol vs. David Benavidez involves fruition, it would occur with out the promotion of Turki Alalshikh. The Saudi advisor is making waves in boxing, and promoted the Russian’s title bout with Beterbiev final month. Nonetheless, Alalshikh publicly downplayed a potential Bivol vs. Benavidez battle earlier this week.
“I’m not curious about Bivol-Benavidez and I can’t bid on it.” Turki Alalshikh said to The Ring Journal. “I believe Bivol is aware of who has delivered for him and who hasn’t. My recommendation to Bivol: Don’t be late as a result of each day one thing adjustments.”
What do you make of this boxing information? Do you need to see Dmitry Bivol vs. David Benavidez?
