Artur Beterbiev posted on Instagram today, revealing why his third clash with Unified Lightweight Champion Dmitry Bivol failed to achieve.
Bivol “retreat” in the third battle
Previous No Necessary 175 Pound Champion Bivol Choice “retreat” Because he wants “rest”he won’t sit and wait for him.
Beterbiev (21-1, 20 KOS) noted that they “provided good conditions” for the trilogy competition that was “almost impossible to refuse”. He said he joined in the fight, but Bivol didn’t want it. Therefore, Artur will continue to move forward and will fight Deon Nicholson in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 22.
The road to Benavides from Betbiff?
This is a rare trump card task for Beterbiev, but he has the potential to face WBC lightweight champion David Benavidez in the first quarter of 2026.
Benavidez will be on the title with Anthony Yarde’s card. Having Beterbiev on the trump card will allow fans to see that they are both in action. If Beterbiev enters the ring after the “Mexican Monster” Benavidez fights Yarde, they can start their early promotion.
Beterbiev reveals Bivol’s “rest”
“Our next battle was supposed to be in Russia. You know what we’re talking about now – the third battle with Dmitry Bivol. We provided great conditions and it was almost impossible to refuse. For me, I did everything to make the third battle happen, but my opponent was my opponent Choose the way to retreat again. ” Artur Beterbiev says Instagram Regarding why his trilogy match with Bivol failed to happen.
“I’ve been waiting long enough and I’m not going to wait. Do nothing while others rest too much.
Last updated on August 7, 20125
