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On YouTubeBoxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 8
Bivol’s Next Target Becomes Clearer
Dmitry Bivol is back in training with reports he is finalizing his return to the ring, with Germany’s IBF Michael Eifert as the next target. Bivol cemented his place in boxing history in February 2025 by defeating Artur Beterbiev via a majority decision.
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 7
‘We can be ready to fight’: Dmitry Bivol’s manager confirms return timeline after back surgery
Lineal and unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is edging closer to a return after undergoing back surgery in August. Since his historic win
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 3
5 light heavyweights to watch out for in 2026
2026 is here, and we already have some intriguing matchups confirmed on the boxing schedule, with more rumoured. Renowned stars will be looking to solidify their legacies, while the next crop of fighters will look to make their mark.
Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / December 31
Dmitry Bivol targeting return to the ring against 28-year-old German before huge trilogy fight
Dmitry Bivol’s team is planning a tune up fight before committing to a huge trilogy fight in the second half of 2026. In 2025, the 35-year-old only fought once in the ring, putting on a flawless performance against his longtime rival, Artur Beterbiev.
Boxing News / Fights Around The World / November 21
David Benavidez Wouldn’t Rule Out The Dmitry Bivol Fight
David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) is all set to test his mettle against Anthony Yarde (27-3, 24 KOs) on November 22. However, this does not mean he has forgotten his quest for a showdown with Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs).
Boxing News / KO on SI / November 5
Eddie Hearn Reveals What Dmitry Bivol Wants Upon Return
Dmitry Bivol wants to make a splash once he returns from injury. The WBO, WBA, IBF and The Ring light heavyweight champion has not fought since February, when he defeated Artur Beterbiev in a rematch of his lone career loss.
Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 10
Benavidez On Bivol Sparring – ‘I Hurt Him’
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David Benavidez says he hurt Dmitry Bivol in sparring. Benavidez says that he sparred Bivol “a lot” around 2019, when the Mexican Monster was at 168.
Boxing News / Dice City Sports / October 7
Dmitry Bivol targets early-2026 return after back surgery, eyes tune-up before bigger fights
Light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is aiming to box again in the first quarter of 2026 as he rehabs from August surgery to repair a herniated disc in his lower back, manager Vadim Kornilov told The Ring.
Boxing News / KO on SI / September 19
You Can't Argue With Israil Madrimov's Take On A Terence Crawford vs Dmitry Bivol Fight
Dmitry Bivol has been touted as a potential opponent for Terence Crawford by fans following the Omaha-native's unanimous decision win against Canelo Alvarez on September 13.
Boxing News / KO on SI / September 4
Dmitry Bivol’s Coach Picks Decisive Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Winner
Dmitry Bivol's coach has delivered a clear prediction for Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford. Undisputed super middleweight supremacy will be on the line for Canelo vs Crawford on September 13, with the fight taking place at Allegiant Stadium and broadcast on Netflix worldwide.
Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 27
WBC President: Bivol-Benavidez 'Would Be the Best Light Heavyweight Matchup'
The light heavyweight division is stacked with talent Dmitry Bivol, Artur Beterbiev, David Benavidez, David Morrell, Callum Smith but one fight stands out to WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman as the premier matchup: Bivol vs.
Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 14
What’s Next For Dmitry Bivol?
The IBF says they are yet to receive a formal medical exception request from Dmitry Bivol, despite his recent back surgery. Bivol (24-1) last fought in February in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, avenging his sole career defeat to Artur Beterbiev via a majority decision.
Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 8
Artur Beterbiev’s Trainer Reveals That Dmitry Bivol ‘Just Disappeared’ From Trilogy Talks
Artur Beterbiev (21-1, 20 KOs) will not be waiting around for the Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 KOs) trilogy fight. Following two explosive light heavyweight showdowns, boxing fans were hoping to see a redemption arc for Beterbiev.
Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 7
Bivol Accused Of Ducking A Beterbiev Trilogy
Dmitry Bivol has been accused of avoiding a trilogy with Artur Beterbiev. The sentiment was expressed by trainer Marc Ramsey following their last fight, which Bivol won to give Beterbiev his first loss to become the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion.
Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 4
IBF Orders Dmitry Bivol Mandatory Against Michael Eifert
The IBF has officially ordered unified light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol 24-1 (12 KOs) to defend his title against mandatory challenger Michael Eifert, marking the second attempt by the sanctioning body to secure a world title opportunity for the German contender.
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / April 11
Eddie Hearn Backs Dmitry Bivol’s WBC Sacrifice
On April 7, it was revealed that Dmitry Bivol’s status as undisputed light heavyweight champion was over. His team notified the WBC that he had decided to vacate the title and was withdrawing from the scheduled purse bids for a mandatory defence against interim champion David Benavidez.
Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 4
Oscar De La Hoya Shares Candid Thoughts on Potential Canelo vs. Bivol Rematch
On May 7, 2022, Canelo Alvarez stepped up in weight to face WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol. Many doubted the Tokmak-born fighter if he could defeat the Mexican great at the T-Mobile Arena on Cinco de Mayo weekend.
Boxing News / Yardbarker / February 28
What will be Dmitry Bivol's next challenge as he eyes continued greatness?
After a legacy-defining victory over Artur Beterbiev on Feb. 22, newly crowned undisputed light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is weighing up his next move.
Boxing News / Field Level Media / February 22
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.
Boxing News / Yardbarker / February 14
Potential next face of boxing awaits the Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol superfight winner
As the highly anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol approaches on Feb. 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — on what some are calling the greatest boxing card of all time — one fighter watches with keen interest.
Boxing News / Yardbarker / February 3
Boxing’s biggest questions in 2025: Fights, comebacks and retirements
As 2025 unfolds, the boxing world is bracing for a year that could reshape multiple divisions and redefine legacies.
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 11, 2024
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol: Weigh-In Results & Betting Odds
One of the most anticipated fights of the year is just a day away as unified light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) faces WBA champion Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) for the undisputed 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.
Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 6, 2024
Canelo Was No Longer The Same After The Bivol Loss
Canelo Alvarez was no longer the same fighter following his loss to Dmitry Bivol. That is according to Jose Benavidez Sr. Canelo took on Bivol for his WBA Light Heavyweight Title in 2022.
Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / September 25, 2024
Dmitry Bivol Sets Conditions for Canelo for Second Fight
WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has shot at Canelo Alvarez and said if he wants a rematch then Canelo needs to speak to his promoter Eddie Hearn.
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