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WBC orders Bivol vs. Benavidez, ending long waiting and restoring emotions to a slight division of heavyweight

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Image: WBC Mandates Bivol vs. Benavidez, Ending Long Waits and Restoring Excitement to Light Heavyweight Division

The undisputed master of lightweight heavyweight Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 KO) was officially ordered by WBC to defend his belt against the mandatory David Benavidez. They have until April 8 to terminate the contract.

However, taking into account the interest in Bivol, the trilogy of Artur Beterbieal, the WBC belt will certainly be dropped. Bivol doesn’t want this droid, Benavidez. Too threatening.

This move puts Bivol in a position in which he decides whether to face Benavidez (30-0, 24 KO) to keep his WBC belt or leave him so that he can face the former unquestioned champion Artur Beterbave in the trilogy match that Turks Alalshikh is supposedly interested in the next one.

Orded: Bivol vs. Benavidez

Ring magazine reports that the president of WBC Mauricio Sulaiman states that the World Boxing Council “officially ordered” defense against Benavidez. If Bivol wants to keep the belt, he must defend against Benavidez. It is so basic.

Bivol could pay to the side of the “Mexican monster” by Benavidez. It would have to be a lot of money to agree that Bivol missed him because the fight is more sensible for him. David does not make sense to wait, allowing Bivol and BeterbeiV to play in two parts for years.

None of their fights was comical to watch fans for us who like the action. Bivol runs around the ring, and Beterbiev looks tardy, antique and tired. Both are monotonous. The best things for fans are for Benavidez to fight Bivol and end your miniature rule so that novel blood can take control.

Fans are tired of visiting Bivol and Beterbiev. They want 28 -year -old Benavidez. David Morrell February 1. Benavidez to Krptonite In the style of fighting, Bivol with the way he presses on the foot, throws quick combinations, cuts off the ring well and never gets tired.

All things that allowed Bivol to succeed against Artur Beterbiev would not work against Benavidez. Bivola’s promoter Eddie Hearn is aware of this, so he doesn’t want to let Benavidez have a chance to fight him. Hearn said he wants one of these options for the next Bivol fight:

  1. Canelo Alvarez – rematch
  2. Artur Beterbiev
  3. Callum Smith

This is a bigger and better fight for Benavidez. If he takes a step aside, there is a good chance that Artur Beterbiev will beat Bivola in their trilogy. He defeated Dmitry once and was close to defeating him for the second time in the rematch of February 22 last month, losing the 12-round decision of the majority. The judges won it 115-113, 116-112 for Bivol and 114-114. However, the fight looked like a draw. The judges worked on Artur.

Last updated 03/05/2025

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“Dana’s daddy is Turki Alalshikh”

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Image: Turki Alalshikh's New Directive: Riyadh Season Cards to Exclusively Showcase All-Action Fighters Committed to Entertainment

Jordan argued that the reality behind the proposed Joshua vs. Fury fight differs significantly from public statements, before explaining why he believed the event was already taking place outside the normal promotional structure.

“With all due respect, but first and foremost, the reasons why there is enough money to do this is, as we both know and have discussed many times, that both Tyson and Joshua have slightly different deals with their promoters than other fighters because they are not subject to a broadcasting obligation,” Simon said on talkSport Boxing.

“So when Tyson Fury does a deal, he doesn’t necessarily have to be on a broadcaster that Frank Warren or Eddie Hearn is contracted to.

“Where is this fight? Netflix, right?

“So with all due respect and I mean no disrespect to either Frank or Eddie, neither of them are promoting it.

“It’s a deal with Netflix that ultimately includes some of Turki Alalshikh’s money, so Dana is throwing her two pence into the ring.

“But Eddie promotes AJ and Frank promotes Tyson, so they must be involved.”

Jordan then suggested that White’s connection to Turki Alalshikh is the reason the UFC boss is publicly discussing the fight.

“Dana’s daddy will promote it, i.e. Turki Alalshikh” – said Simon.

Both Joshua and Fury are expected to return to the ring ahead of their scheduled showdown later this year, with Joshua scheduled to fight on July 25, with Fury also discussing a return fight.

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Hrgovic claims Dave Allen has a ‘loser mentality’

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Image: Filip Hrgovic Says Dave Allen Has “Loser Mentality”

Hrgovic strongly disagreed and mocked Allen’s approach to the fight while discussing his opponent.

“Yes, that’s his loser mentality. That’s what he achieved throughout his career. That’s why he suffered 10 defeats and I suffered one defeat,” Hrgovic told iFL TV.

“It’s just an underdog mentality. I just take the pressure off myself like, ‘I’m a Doncaster boy.’ I’m here to fight the good fight. I don’t have to win. It puts pressure on him.”

“You know, it’s a loser’s mentality. So OK, I’ll take the pressure. I have to win. I’m a winner.

“He always had this mentality. ‘I’m fat. I don’t train. I don’t need to win. I’m tiny’. Come on, man. Don’t make excuses your whole life. Just train, be professional and go for the win.

“I expect him to be the best version of himself because this is a huge opportunity for him and it’s his hometown. I expect him to be in good shape.

“I think I’m definitely a tougher fight for him than Zhang. Zhang is aged, aged.

“I can also be fat if I don’t train and if I drink beer. I can be fat and be a journeyman and come to every fight and just say, ‘I don’t have to win.’ I’m here to fight the good fight. “

“I think I’m better. I’m faster. I’m better in all aspects of the fight. But you know, it’s heavyweight boxing. Anything can happen and he’s a brave guy. He always comes forward and steps up to the fight. So I think it’ll be a good fight.”

Hrgovic comes into the fight after a tough recent run that has included physical fights with Daniel Dubois, Joe Joyce and David Adeleye. He defeated Joyce and Adeleye after losing to Dubois, with both victories coming after tough rounds and bulky rallies.

The fight will be the main event of Saturday’s heavyweight gala in Doncaster.

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