Arthur Beterbyev today posted Instagram, revealing the reason why his third collision with a uniform lightweight heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivola has not fulfilled.
Bivol ‘Ratches’ from the third fight
The former indisputable 175 pound champion Bivols chose “Retreat” Because he wanted “Rest”And he’s not going to sit and wait for him.
Beterbijev (21-1, 20 Kos) announces that they have “great conditions” for a trilogy match, which was “almost impossible to give up”. He says he was on the fight, but Bivol didn’t want it. As such, Arthur is moving further and will fight Deon Nicholson in Riyad, Saudi Arabia on November 22.
Beterbiev’s way to Benavidez?
This is a rare task for Betterbiev’s Subcart, but it is possible that in the first quarter of 2026 he could face WBC lightweight heavyweight champion David Benavidez. Turkish Alalshikh Including Beterbijev on the ring IV card November 22, November 22 is the perfect setting to create fans’ interest in Beterben-Benavidez Clash early in the early year.
Benavidez runs the card against Anthony. Beterbijev’s sub -card will allow fans to see them both in action. If Beterbijev comes into the ring after the Mexican Monster Benavidez fight against Yarde, they can start a timely increase in the fight.
Beterbijev reveals the “rest” of Bivola
“The next fight should have happened in Russia. You know what we are talking about now – the third fight with Dmitry Bivola. We were offered great conditions that almost impossible to give up. again chose the way of retreat, ” said Arthur Beterbiev on Instagram About why his trilogy match with Bivola has not happened.
“I’ve been waiting for it long enough and I’m no longer planning to wait. Sitting around, doing nothing while someone else is resting too much. See you on 22.
Last updated 08/07/2025
