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Former Opponent Warns Artur Beterbiev About Dmitry Bivol Trilogy Fight

In a two-year period, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol fought, each claiming one victory over 24 rounds of elite boxing. Yet, with the surface of a proposed Spring 2027 deciding bout, one of Beterbiev's rivals, Radivoje Kalajdzic, thinks that the potential third fight does not bode well for him.

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'Now That I Know Where to Find You': Artur Beterbiev’s Quick Response After Arnold Allen Cuts Him in Traffic

There’s never a dull moment when Arnold Allen is around, and the UFC featherweight contender proved it once again. The 32-year-old claimed on social media that he had cut off former world champion boxer Artur Beterbiev in traffic yesterday, leading to a hilarious exchange between the two combat sports stars.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 19

Bivol-Beterbiev Trilogy Update

A third fight between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev is being targeted for April 2027 in Russia, aiming to settle a rivalry currently tied 1-1. Beterbiev won their first meeting by majority decision in October 2024 to claim undisputed status, before Bivol reversed the result in their February 2025 rematch.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 21

Bivol to vacate WBO title, pursue Beterbiev trilogy over Smith

Dmitry Bivol will vacate his WBO light heavyweight title to pursue a trilogy fight with Artur Beterbiev rather than face mandatory challenger Callum Smith, promoter Eddie Hearn told The Ring this week.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 14

IBA Says Bivol's Side Is Blocking Beterbiev Trilogy

One of boxing's most anticipated trilogy fights remains unmade, and the IBA is now publicly expressing frustration about why. Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev have produced two of the most compelling fights the light heavyweight division.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 12

Bivol declined Beterbiev trilogy despite double purse offer

Dmitry Bivol turned down a lucrative offer to complete a trilogy with Artur Beterbiev in Moscow, according to IBA president Umar Kremlev, who says the sanctioning body proposed a purse double what the light heavyweight champion earned for their first two fights.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 23

Beterbiev Says Bivol Trilogy Comes Before Benavidez

Artur Beterbiev wants Dmitry Bivol one more time — and he is not interested in discussing anything else until that fight is made. The former undisputed light heavyweight champion has made his position clear, insisting a trilogy with Bivol takes priority over the growing interest in a matchup with three-division world champion David Benavidez.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 22

Beterbiev wants Bivol trilogy before Benavidez showdown

Artur Beterbiev has made his intentions clear: he wants the rubber match with Dmitry Bivol before entertaining a fight with David Benavidez. The former undisputed light heavyweight champion told DAZN's Inside The Ring on Monday that completing the trilogy with Bivol takes priority over all other options.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 16

Anthony Yarde compares Benavidez, Beterbiev power after three title losses

Anthony Yarde has lost three world title fights at light heavyweight — and says each opponent brought something different that made winning impossible.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 13

Porter Names Beterbiev As Benavidez's Toughest Test

Shawn Porter has a clear answer when asked who represents the toughest test for David Benavidez — and it is not the name most people are talking about.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 8

Benavidez Sr. says Beterbiev fight can happen next

Jose Benavidez Sr. says his son David never turned down Artur Beterbiev. The veteran trainer told The Ring that Beterbiev's recent comments about a rejected fight offer are false.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 8

Benavidez Sr: David can fight Beterbiev next after Ramirez win

Jose Benavidez Sr. says his son approached Artur Beterbiev about a potential matchup before the Russian's November bout with Anthony Yarde — contradicting recent comments from Beterbiev that suggested the opposite.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 7

Benavidez camp disputes Beterbiev rejection, open to fight next

David Benavidez's father has pushed back on Artur Beterbiev's version of fight negotiations, saying the WBC light heavyweight champion is ready to face the Russian next if the Beterbiev side is willing.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 5

‘That’s Foreign to Me’: Artur Beterbiev Calls Out David Benavidez

Artur Beterbiev (21-1, 20 KOs) is not very happy with David Benavidez (32-0, 26 KOs) and he is making no effort in hiding it. Be it whether he ‘ducked’ him, or that he chose a different opponent, Benavidez’s actions are foreign to Beterbiev, or so he says.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 5

David Benavidez camp denies dodging Artur Beterbiev fight

David Benavidez's father and trainer Jose Benavidez Sr. has pushed back against Artur Beterbiev's claim that the unbeaten cruiserweight champion avoided negotiations for a megafight at light heavyweight.

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Beterbiev blasts Benavidez for backing out of agreed fight

Artur Beterbiev says David Benavidez backed out of a planned light heavyweight bout after initially agreeing to meet, opting instead to face Gilberto Ramirez at cruiserweight last month.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 1

Beterbiev-Bivol III Could Head to Russia

A third fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol is being discussed, with Russia emerging as a potential host — a development that carries significant implications for David Benavidez, whose team has been targeting Bivol as their primary objective for the remainder of the year.

Khamzat Chimaev and Artur Beterbiev Argue at IBA Boxing Championship—but It’s Not What You Think

It’s not uncommon for UFC fighters and boxers to cross paths in the headlines. More often than not, those moments revolve around crossover fight callouts or heated trash talk.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 9, 2025

Artur Beterbiev Pivoting From Trilogy

Former unified light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev is set to return to the ring on November 22. Headlining the Ring IV card in a pivotal clash against Alabama’s Deon Nicholson.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / February 22, 2025

Dmitry Bivol beats Artur Beterbiev, becomes light heavyweight champ

In the minutes following Dmitry Bivol's majority decision win against Artur Beterbiev early Sunday morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, both men had few words to describe the 36 minutes they went through — a near duplication of the first encounter except Bivol exacted revenge from the first fight last October.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 21, 2025

Has Artur Beterbiev Pre-Ordered the ‘Eddie Hearn Pajamas?’

Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) might have pre-ordered some Eddie Hearn memorabilia. The powerhouse from Khasavyurt is all set to defend his undisputed title against Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) on Saturday.

Boxing News / Yardbarker / February 14, 2025

Potential next face of boxing awaits superfight winner

Potential next face of boxing awaits the Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol superfight winner

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Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / November 8, 2024

Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev Set for Anticipated 2nd Fight

The promoter of Dmitry Bivol revealed that the rematch between him and Artur Beterbiev is expected. After their first fight, when Beterbiev won by a 12-round majority decision, fans were pinning their hopes on Dmitry to reclaim his lost crown.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 9, 2024

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol: Who wins?

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol clash for the undisputed light heavyweight title on Saturday, live on ESPN+ [in the US]. Both men enter the fight unbeaten and in supreme physical condition, but only one can emerge as the first undisputed light heavyweight champion since 1999.