Bivo Masterclass against Beterbiev: Rematch, Benavidez or Canelo trilogy in the future?

The promoter Eddie Hearn says that it will be Turki Alashikh to decide who Dmitry Bivol will then fight after his majority decision victory in 12 rounds against the unquestionable light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev the site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

There was talk of a trilogy match between Bivo (24-1, 12 KB) and Betbiev (21-1, 20 KB) if Dmitry had won tonight. However, Hearn mentioned other options for his Bivo fighter, saying that there is the revenge match with Canelo Alvarez or a defense of the title against the compulsory WBC David Benavidez.

Hearn vision

The way Hearn illuminated when he mentioned the name of Canelo as a possibility for Bivol, he could be the one he is more interested in Dmitry who then fights. Canelo has a fight against Terence Crawford on September 13. So, unless Turki wants to try to push for the revenge match of Canelo-Bivo in December, he will have to wait until 2026.

If it is Hearn, Bivol Combattera Canelo then. He’s the one he wants, and he is also the most winning. The way Bivol fought this evening, David Benavidez was getting down and stopped him. He would not get tired like Beterbiev seemed to make and stop punches. There is no hesitation for Benavidez.

Beterbiev, 40, lacked gas after fighting the first half of this evening fight well. Upon entering the second part of the fight, it seemed to be heading for a knock-out, but he stopped hitting. The only explanation is that he collapsed. Beterbiev has always fought well enough to deserve to win six laps, but only one judge saw this in this way. The other two had it for bivol.

The scores

-115-113: bivo
-116-112: bivo
– 114-114

“It was probably the best boxing performance that I have ever seen live. It was incredible, ”told Eddie Hearn to Ring MagazineSpeaking of the victory of his fighter Dmitry Bivo over Artur Beterbiev on Saturday evening. “He made Beterbiev followed him,” worked angles.

“I have the impression that he deserved him the first time (against Beterbiev). No argument this time, even if someone tried to deprive us with a draw. It was a clear victory. This time, Beterbiev started quickly and probably a little tired. It was one -way traffic for a few laps. He looked so dangerous.

“Yeah, what (Turki Alashikh) wants. Benavidez, Canelo and Triligy. The first fight was a 10 out of 10. The next will be even better, “said Hearn.