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Dmitryry Bivol reveals the reason for the collapse of the Artuste Beterbiew trilogy

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Bivol gained revenge over Beterbiev in their rematch in February Photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Dmitryry Bivol was excluded from the third clash with Artur Beterbiev
Dmitryry Bivol was excluded from the third clash with Artur Beterbiev

Dmitriry Bivol made a bed to bed that he had avoided the third duel with Artur Beterbiemar.

Beterbav and Bivol are at the level of two unforgettable biters, in which both men tasted the undisputed lithe glory of heavyweight.

After the victory of Bivol in February, the 34-year-old decided to leave his title WBC after that David Benavidez And it was expected that he would face Beterbaiev in the third fight.

However, the 40-year-old announced his own instead Return to the ring against Deon Nicholson On November 22, based on the first defense of the Benavidez world title, from the time of raising the full master against Anthony Yarde in Riyadh.

This led to the fact that some fans accused Bivol of avoiding the third meeting with their Russian rival, but the United Master revealed the real reason why he fell.

The 34-year-old underwent a back injury surgery, which is to keep him aside up to two months.

Bivol published Instagram: “After my doctor’s advice, I had to undergo surgery because of earlier back injuries, which I had dealt with for over ten years, but with every training camp it was getting worse.

“Everything went well and I feel much better.

“We have 6-8 weeks ahead of us, after which I plan to start training again.

Bivol took revenge on Beterbiewo in a rematch in February, photo
Bivol took revenge on Beterbiewo in a rematch in February, photo

“Thank you all for your support – I am waiting for recent challenges in the following year!”

Beterbiev gave Bivol the first defeat of his professional career with a controversial majority victory in October last year, but suffered a virgin professional loss at the beginning of this year, losing the same result for his countryman.

Before disclosing Bivol Beterbiev, he claimed that his rival had avoided the third clash in Russia.

“Our next fight was to take place in Russia,” said the 40-year-old in the Instagram post.

Bivol released his WBC title shortly after he became the undisputed master photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Bivol released his WBC title shortly after he became the undisputed master photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“You know what we’re talking about now. The third fight @bivol_d.

“We were offered great conditions that were almost impossible to refuse.

“On my part I did everything to make the third fight happen, but my opponent again chose the isolation path.

Beterbiv Returns on November 22 against Nicholson photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Beterbiv Returns on November 22 against Nicholson photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“I waited long enough and I’m not going to wait any longer.

“Sitting around nothing, when someone else is resting, it’s too much.

“See you on November 22 in Riyadh. I continue my journey, no matter what.”

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Oleksandr Usyk agrees to fight again after avoiding a shock defeat to Rico Verhoeven

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Oleksandr Usyk has backed a potential fight with Agit Kabayel after avoiding a shock defeat to Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. The Ukrainian overcame a scare to defeat the kickboxing veteran, who had only one professional fight under his belt 12 years ago, after complaints emerged that the referee had stepped in too soon after a controversial stoppage.

The unified heavyweight champion of the world performed subpar in the Egyptian capital and soon found himself face to face with Kabayel, seeking a chance in the ring. Usyk has the advantage over Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, and at 39 years vintage he still dominates the league. However, German Kabayel presents a novel challenge as the mandatory challenger for the WBC title, with the 27-year-old boasting an undefeated record with 19 knockouts. The WBC organization ordered that the fight would be next, and failure to conduct it could result in Usyk being stripped of his belt.

After the fight, Kabayel entered the ring and said: “First of all, congratulations to Oleksandr. I have been waiting for this fight for a long time.

“I’m ready and I think Germany is ready to fight. Let’s do it in a German stadium.

“I think this is what all the fans want. Let’s do it.” The 27-year-old has been the mandatory challenger since February 2025, following a knockout victory over Zhilei Zhang in Riyad.

The showdown between the top two of the heavyweight division is an opportunity for Usyk to delay the changing of the guard on Kabayel’s path of destruction as 21-year-old Moses Itauma threatens to challenge.

The 27-year-old’s manager, Spencer Brown, outlined the framework for the fight with the potential for Usyk to return to the ring before the end of the calendar year.

He said: “There will be an order, they will fight.

“I’m speechless for Rico; it was an unbelievable performance, but now there’s a novel challenger. He’s in line now; there can only be one fight. They both agreed to it, let’s go for it.”

“They are both ready. Whenever they want, hopefully in September or October in Germany.”

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven – results and report after the fight

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Oleksandr Usyk fought for 11 rounds with Rico Verhoeven. Photo credit: Matchroom Boxing/Mark Robinson

Oleksandr Usyk defended his world title in Riyad, defeating kickboxing icon Rico Verhoeven in the 11th round.

Verhoeven turned out to be a much tougher test for Usyk than many expected.

From the first bell, the Dutchman proved to be a problem, firing two tidy shots – one from above straight into the champion’s jaw, and the other a nasty shot to the body.

To the surprise of many, Verhoeven dominated most of the fight, with many viewers scoring just two or three rounds in favor of the Ukrainian.

Not only was Verhoeven in control, but he appeared to have hurt Usyk on numerous occasions, who looked nothing like the elusive champion we had become so accustomed to over the years.

Oleksandr Usyk fought for 11 rounds with Rico Verhoeven. Photo credit: Matchroom Boxing/Mark Robinson

Verhoeven went down in the 11th minute and went over the count before the referee led him to the corner to adjust his mouthpiece.

Ten seconds into the penultimate round, Usyk launched a brutal attack that injured Verhoeven, but he continued to fight. Nevertheless, the referee stepped in at 2:59 of the 11th round and called off the fight.

Many were outraged by the stoppage, with Derek Chisora ​​calling it a “assault” and Ryan Garcia believing the round was already over by the time the referee stepped in.

In an in-ring interview after his victory, Usyk admitted that his opponent was right.

Oleksandr Usyk defended his heavyweight crown against Rico Verhoeven. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Oleksandr Usyk defended his heavyweight crown against Rico Verhoeven. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

“Thank you so much Rico, you are an amazing fighter; my team, I love you; you are the best.

“That fight was tough, it was a good fight; I was just boxing, me I threw a right uppercut and bam bam bam.”

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven – weigh-in results

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The fury ruined the chances of defeating Klitschko in Dusseldorf (Martin Meissner, AP)

Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven weighed in today before Saturday’s fight in front of the pyramids.

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