Dmitry Bivol faces August 20 WBO deadline for Callum Smith bout
Dmitry Bivol faces an August 20 WBO deadline to agree on a mandatory title defense against Callum Smith, or risk a purse bid. The WBO Light Heavyweight Champ…
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Boxing world champions: Usyk exits heavyweight, WBA drops bridgerweight in July 2026 shake-up
The boxing world sees major shifts in July 2026 as Oleksandr Usyk vacates heavyweight titles, the WBA abolishes its bridgerweight division, and new boxing wo…
Ben Whittaker in advanced talks for IBF world title eliminator
British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker is in advanced negotiations for an IBF final eliminator against Conor Wallace, with the winner becoming mandatory cha…
Michael Eifert ranks Dmitry Bivol top three pound-for-pound after May 30 loss
Michael Eifert rates Dmitry Bivol as a top three pound-for-pound fighter and gives his verdict on a David Benavidez clash after their title fight in Yekateri…
Artur Beterbiev prioritizes Dmitry Bivol trilogy over David Benavidez fight
Artur Beterbiev demands a rubber match with Dmitry Bivol, prioritizing the trilogy over a David Benavidez fight. Read the latest on the light heavyweight div…
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol reportedly target trilogy bout in home territory
Reporter Sean Zittel indicates the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol trilogy is likely moving to Russia. Discover how this affects David Benavidez.
Dmitry Bivol Faces Mandatory WBO Defense Against Callum Smith After Return Fight
The WBO has ordered unified champion Dmitry Bivol to face mandatory challenger Callum Smith following Bivol’s May 30 return against Michael Eifert.
WBO Declines Sanction for Dmitry Bivol Defense Against Michael Eifert
Dmitry Bivol’s WBO title will not be on the line in his upcoming fight against Michael Eifert as the organization declines to sanction the Russian event.
Dmitry Bivol Return Raises Questions Ahead of Michael Eifert Defense
Dmitry Bivol is set to return to the ring against Michael Eifert, but recent injuries and a long layoff raise questions about the champion’s longevity.
Beterbiev team accuses Bivol of stalling as trilogy talks sour
Artur Beterbiev’s team expresses frustration over Dmitry Bivol’s alleged stalling tactics as negotiations for an undisputed light-heavyweight rematch hit a w…