Artur Betterbiev posted on Instagram today, which could not materialize the reason why his third clash with Unified Light Heavyweight champion Dmitri Bivol.
BIVOL ‘RETREATS’ OF THIRD FIGHT
The former 175 -pound Biblical Championed Champion preferred ‘Pull’ Because he wanted to “Rest”And he’s not going to sit and wait for him.
Betterbiev (21-1, 20 costs) mentions that they offered ‘great conditions’ for the trilogy match that was ‘almost impossible to refuse’. He says he was on board with the fight, but Biblical did not want it. As such, Artur goes on and Deon Nicholson will fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 22.
Betterbiev’s path to benavidez?
It is a rare undercad assignment for better Biev, but the possibility is that in the first quarter of 2026 he can face the WBC lightweight champion David Banavidez in the first quarter of the Ring IV card on November 22 on November 22 on November 22 on November 22 on November 22 on November 22 on November 22 on November 22 on November 22 on November 22 on November 22 on November 22 on November 22 on November 22.
Banavidez is holding the map against Anthony Yarde. If he has betterbiev on the bottom map, fans will both be able to see them in action. If Betterbiev enter the ring to ‘the Mexican Monster’ Benavidez’s fight against Yarde, they can start an early promotion for their fight.
Betterbiev reveals BIVOL’s ‘Rest’
“Our next battle was supposed to take place in Russia. You know what we are talking about now – the third battle with Dmitri Biscolor. We offered great conditions, which were almost impossible to refuse. For my side, I did everything to make the third fight happen but my opponent chose the path of refuge again, ” said Artur Betterbiev Instagram About why his trilogy match with Biblical did not happen.
“I waited long enough, and I am not going to wait any longer. To put nothing while someone else rests too much. See you in Riyadh on November 22. I go on with my journey, no matter what, ‘says Betterbiev.
Last updated on 08/07/2025

