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Lewkowik: Bivol will not fight Benavidez, so he should leave the title, a Mexican monster to fight for the full title of WBC in September

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Image: Benavidez Open to Undercard Role on Bivol-Beterbiev 3, But for the Right Price

Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz says that David Benavidez will fight for the full title of WBC Lightweight Heavyweight in September, probably against Callum Smith, after releasing the belt or deprived of the current master Dmitri Bivol.

Give up!

Lewkowcz stated that he wanted Bivol to restore the title of WBC and give it back on Monday because he does not intend to defend him against Benavidez. This will not be threatened when Bivol faces Artur Beterbav in the trilogy match.

WBC has already ordered Bivol to start negotiations with the mandatory Benavidez (30-0, 24 KO) and have until April 8 to connect the contract before the offer of the handbag. However, Lewkowcz does not see it because of the Bivol-Betiview trilogy match, which is located at the planning stages.

There is no chance The fact that Bivol risks the fight of “Mexican Monster” Benavidez because he probably lost and would be non -flashed in a trilogy match with Artur Beterbal. The fight would still be interested in fans, but much less because of Bivol took a loss with Benavidez and did not hold the titles.

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If Benavidez were an straightforward sign, Bivol would fight him in a second, because it is a fight that would cause much more interest in fans around the world than a tired trilogy match. But Dmitry and his management know that Benavidez is irate for them and quickly solves his impact style. This approach worked on 40-year-old Artur Beterbalwal because he is elderly and snail-paced. This would not be effective against Benavidez, who is juvenile at the age of 28, cut off the ring quickly and well.

“He won’t fight [in a title defense of his interim belt]. It will have to be a full WBC title. If Bivol does not fight, I recommended that he give up [vacate] Title before April 8, “said Sampson Lewkowicz Fight Hub tv About his insistence that the WBC Lightweight Heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol defended against his mandatory David Benavidez, and then left the belt.

It is not clear why the Bivol promotional team pulls him out because Benavidez will not change the opinion that he wants to have the title shot in WBC. If they think that they change their minds, they are joking because it won’t happen. Bivol may as well leave the belt now so that they can start promoting the trilogy with Beterbiev based on the fact that this is not the undisputed lightweight championship.

“It won’t happen,” said Sampson about the fight between Bivol and Benavidez. “If he [Bivol] I don’t want to fight on Monday, restore the belt. A guy who brings money to this place [the Saudis]I don’t want it [Bivol-Benavidez]”Said Lewkowicz.

It will not be the end of the world, so that Bivol can go to the trilogy match with Beterbawał with three lanes, not four. The fight will continue to have a value for fans who like to watch how two aging 175-pounds fight in the next chess match.

Boxing fans are tired seeing Bivol and Beterbaiew, because none of their two fights were entertaining. According to American standards, their fights were tedious. People from outside the country may like tactical fights that look like amateur competitions, but fans do not like this style.

Smith next?

“It can be [Callum] Blacksmith [that Benavidez fights next]But there are many others. He will fight for a full title in September – said Lewkowcz. “If he [Bivol] He wants to go to a handbag offer, we are well prepared for PBC. America wants his own blood to fight [for a light heavyweight title]And the blood is David Benavidez. This is the best fight.

“We’ve seen twice in the same fight [Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev]. Less than 50,000 people saw this fight [on DAZN PPV in their rematch on February 22nd]. This is a good fight for us [hardcore fans] This love box, but they don’t care for ordinary people. I would never reach Saudi Arabia because I love this screams. “

Last updated 23.03.2025

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David Morrell says a career doesn’t end after a KO defeat

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Image: David Morrell Says Career Isn’t Over After Zak Chelli Knockout

David Morrell says his career isn’t over after his knockout loss to Zak Chelli last Saturday in England, but questions are already being raised about whether Morrell should return to 168 pounds after another tough run at lithe heavyweight.

Morrell was stopped in the 10th and final round after a competitive bout on the Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois heavyweight undercard. The defeat was Morrell’s second defeat in his last three fights following a decision loss to David Benavidez in February 2025.


“This doesn’t mean David Morrell’s career is over,” Morrell said on the I shownstagram. We must take this as a lesson and move on with greater strength.

“We’ll be back soon and we’ll have more news for you.”

Morrell also assured fans that he was recovering quickly from the knockout.

“For those who are worried: thank God, I am well and robust.

“A person is not measured by the number of times he falls, but by the number of times he gets up.

“This is the beginning of a fresh stage, not the end of the race.”

The loss to Chelli increased criticism of Morrell’s move to 175 pounds. Since moving up from super middleweight in August 2024, Morrell entered 2025 undefeated, but has now lost two of his last three fights since moving up to lithe heavyweight.

Morrell dropped a split decision victory over previously undefeated Imam Khataev last July before losing to David Benavidez and being stopped by Zak Chelli.

Boxing analyst Chris Mannix was among those who suggested Morrell may need to rebuild at super middleweight after the defeat.

The 28-year-old Cuban currently has a record of 12-2 with nine knockouts, having entered 2025 undefeated and viewed as one of the most perilous newborn fighters in boxing.

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Coach Terence Crawford BoMac admits that one of the players “had his number”: “We had to take it away”

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Terence Crawford trainer BoMac admits one fighter ‘had his number’: “We had to pick it up”

Terence Crawford has faced select top-class players throughout his career, but there was one player who coach Brian “BoMac” McIntyre deemed a real threat to his protégé’s dominance.

As the undisputed champion of three divisions, it’s safe and sound to say that “Bud” never shied away from a formidable challenge, even if it meant putting himself at a significant disadvantage.

His fight with Canelo Alvarez, for example, saw the extraordinary technician move up two weight classes and dethroned the Mexican with a remarkable unanimous decision victory last September.

Similarly, many felt that Crawford was clearly the underdog before us his fight with Errol Spence Jr. in 2023only to score a ruthless ninth-round finish and unify all four major welterweight titles.

But according to longtime head coach “BoMac,” Crawford came closest to his only professional loss in 2019, six years before he retired from the sport.

The American was then defending his WBO welterweight title against Egidijus Kavaliauskas, also known as “Mean Machine”, who was not only undefeated, but also boasted an impressive knockout to victory ratio.

I’m talking to Podcast on the front pageMcIntyre credited Kavaliauskas with forcing Crawford to change his tactics after the third round, when “Bud” jumped out of the ring after being deemed a no-knockdown.

“That motherfucker just kept coming and coming. He didn’t stop. For the first few rounds, he only had Bud’s number because he was punching before Bud and punching after Bud.

“It was like, ‘Damn, dog – you [Crawford] I have to pick it up.”

Ultimately, Crawford managed to secure a ninth-round victory over Kavaliauskas, but he had to dig deep into his tool bag to win. The record-breaking star later said that “Mean Machine” was one of the hardest hits he had ever faced.

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Shakur Wants to ‘Get Eight Pounds’

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Image: J Prince Says Shakur Stevenson Willing To “Take Eight Pounds” For Devin Haney

“Well, you never know. You know what I mean? I think he can make that weight if he wants to,” Prince told Fighthype about the fight between Shakur and Haney.

“But like I told him, Shakur weighs 135 pounds. They weigh 147. So out of 12 pounds, we’re willing to take eight. We’re not even saying we’ll meet halfway.”

“So you never know. I don’t count them because certain numbers often change a person’s mind, right? You never know.”

Prince also said there are ongoing discussions about Stevenson fighting next after recently winning the WBO 140-pound welterweight title.

“It’s up in the air. We’re regrouping. We’re planning again and people will know about it very soon,” Prince said.

Shakur moved up earlier this year and defeated Teofimo Lopez to win the WBO 140-pound title. Stevenson already held titles in three weight classes before moving up to 140.

Haney continued competing at welterweight after moving up from 140 pounds following fights against Ryan Garcia, Brian Norman Jr. and Mario Barrios.

Prince also mentioned undefeated lightweight title challenger Abdullah Mason, who returns to his hometown of Cleveland this month.

“I’m excited, first of all, that Abdullah Mason is fighting at home,” Prince said.

“I have a long history with Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, the entire Midwest was one of the first to embrace my Rap-A-Lot movement.

“They should be really proud of their child.”

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