World Boxing News may reveal that the long -awaited trilogy Dmitry Bivola with Artur Beterbave faces further delay when the delicate king of massive weight regains surgery.

The Bivol manager, Vadim Kornilov, confirmed that while the talks about the third fight from Russia with Beterbaiew were discussed, Turki Alalshikh was already heading towards organizing the clash of David Benavidez with Artur Beterbiew next year.

Alalshikh added Beterbaiew to Benavidez Undercard on November 22, which led to eyebrows raised to separate the steam. Bivol then confirmed the surgical procedure, which delayed his return to the first quarter of 2026, which led to further questions why Alalshikh did not do Benavidez versus Beterbuala now.

BIVOL vs Beterbiev The trilogy faces further delay

Kornilov explained WBN that this is part of a more extended plan in which Bivol could completely miss the trilogy from Beterbaview.

If Beterbiev defeats Deon Nicholson and Benavidez, he defeats Anthony Yarde, the plan of Saudi Arabia points to a couple standing in February. This leaves Bivol frigid, even though doctors predict that the Russian star can be ready to return.

Despite the fact that Kornilov informed WBN a few days ago that Bivol vs Beterbiev 3 will take place, the inclusion of Benavidez throws a ball into the mixture.

If Beterbiev lost to Benavidez, Bivol would be much more likely to fight the Mexican monster for the undisputed or at least united title at the end of 2026.

And with a window of opportunities that potentially opens to Bivol after returning at the beginning of next year, the master could fit in a specific IBF to keep all the lanes on the line.

Until now, a lot must happen, but Kornilov has outlined where the situation is now.

First of all, WBN asked Kornilova how close Russia from Beterbaiew came to reality before it fell apart and whether it could be saved in the future.

Strategic plan and up-to-date competition

Kornilov said World Boxing News: “We were in discussions, there were some obstacles to overcome. This is definitely a much better possibility in the future on conditions agreed by each other.

“We must remember that the rematch, like the first two fights, was initially discussed in Saudi Arabia, as part of the Riyadh season.

“Beterbiev and his team were interested in the third fight of Bivol in Russia, but for some reason the current fight with Nicholson and further fight with Benavidez is to take place in Riyadh.

“There are discussions on building a third fight for fans around the world. We are open to fighting Benavidez or Beterbave next year. We are not talking about the fight for a heated -up, unless Dmitrira’s return does not go according to plan.”

The revelation confirms what many outside people suspected: the November Riyadh event was organized to connect the winners, and then circled back to Bivol.

“I heard that in November there are already plans for the winners of the event to meet, and perhaps the winners of the fight against Bivol,” admitted Kornilov.

“In my opinion, this seems very strategic because it attracts the attention of fans to all these fights.”

Future negotiations

Pressed on whether the Russian trilogy can still happen, Kornilov revealed that discussions remain in many locations in the game.

“We are and we discuss the possibilities of future Bivol fights with the Riyadh season, because we have some contracts that we have concluded, and we plan to materialize these agreed plans.

“Dmitry in Kyrgyzstan also appeared offers in Kyrgyzstan, as well as in St. Petersburg, Russia. We also look at these options if our partners considered them.”

For now, the path seems clear: Benavidez vs Beterbaview is a selected showcase of Alalshikha, with Dmitryjum Bivol is waiting on the wings for 2026, as a unification or unquestioned bridge or in a delayed trilogy with its most fascinating rival.

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