In an unexpected twist, information has emerged that could change the boxing landscape: although it seemed that Dmitry Bivol would rule out facing David Benavidez, he may now be interested in the new financial proposal that has been put on the table
The approaches that have been made with Bivol have come to nothing, according to sources the Russian boxer will only follow the orders of Turki Alalshikh, who does not want Bivol to face Benavidez, but to continue the trilogy against Artur Beterbiev
Dmitry Bivol became the most sought-after fighter in the light heavyweight division and will have to choose his next challenge very carefully
The WBC wants to strip him of the title if he does not fight Benavidez
The president of the WBC, Mauricio Sulaiman, reported that it has been officially ordered that Dmitry Bivol defend his unified light heavyweight championships against David Benavidez. Both parties will have to enter into negotiations
They will have until April 8 to negotiate, if they do not, the belt will be vacated
If Bivol prefers to close the trilogy with Beterbiev, he would have to negotiate a voluntary waiver with Benavidez or surrender his WBC title. In other words, his options are limited and he must use his head in such scenarios
An offer that could convince Bivol; A fight that would take place in Las Vegas
Mauricio Sulaiman, president of the WBC, spoke in an interview with Tha Boxing Voice and confessed that Bivol already had a multi-million dollar offer on the table:
“Bivol earned 2.7 million in the rematch against Beterbiev. And now he is being offered 8 million to fight Benavidez. So it’s also a great opportunity for Bivol,” said Mauricio
Sampson Lewkowicz, promoter of David Benavidez, spoke out and left a little dart for Turki, assuring that they do not need him and that the fight could be in the USA:
“Believe me, I’m well prepared with PBC to get the fight, because here in the United States we can make an alliance with them in Las Vegas,” said Sampson.
The conflict between Bivol and Benavidez reveals tensions between Turki Alalshikh and promoters in the United States. We will see what Bivol‘s decision will be, as all the pressure has been put on him and turning his back on the Arab sheikh could be very costly
I made the decision of his preference, Dmitry Bivol is facing a big challenge in his career, everything is in his hands.
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