Candidate Eddie Hearn says there were no discussions about the match between David Benavidez and Dmitry Bivol that will happen next.
Turk’s decision
Hearn states that the undisputed lightweight heavyweight champion Bivol (24-1, 12 kos) will fight anyone who Turki Alalshikh wants to then and believes it is a trilogy with Artur Beterbiev. If Turki wants the fight with Benavidez (30-0, 24 kos) to happen then, Hearn says they will do it.
For Hearn, he is better for the 34-year-old Bivol fighter to face Beterbiev (21-1, 20 kos) afterwards because he fits better against him than he does against the younger, faster and much busy “Mexican monster” Benavidez. If Bivol takes this fight, he will lose, destroying much of the remaining interest there is fans in a trilogy.
If he is up to Hearn, he will want Beterbiev, 40 or Callum Smith then because they two give Bivol the best opportunity to keep in his belts. Bivol is a good fighter, but he fights when he is constantly pressured like in the first match with Beterbiev, and during the first half of the Rematch last month on February 22.
David Benavidez would push without leaving up, and would not hold behind him let his hands go. There he lost the race. It was slow to cut the ring on the bivol, but it doesn’t throw enough when it traps it. He waited for the perfect moment and this often allowed Bivol to escape or throw before he did.
Talkless
“It never happens, it was never close. There have never been talks, but it is a big race and we do not exclude it, “said supporter Eddie Hearn Tower About a conflict between undisputed lightweight heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and WBC Mandatory David Benavidez.
“Finally, his Excellency (Turki Alalshikh) gave us four struggles around the world, especially in Saudi Arabia and great opportunities. Everything he says is next, we will do. If he wants to fight Benavidez, we will fight Benavidez. Hearn.
Last update on 03/15/2025
2025-03-15 22:58:00
