“It’s My Last Fight in My Life”: Following Injury Recovery and Long Lay-Off, Dmitry Bivol Opens Up on Undisputed Clash With Artur Beterbiev

It is now a year since Dmitry Bivol fought his last fight in the ring. However, the Russian boxer is finally returning to the sport to accomplish his goals in boxing. In this connection, in his latest interaction with Fight Hub TV, the WBA super lightweight title holder not only confirmed his return but also revealed a date for a potential bout with unified light heavyweight champion, Artur Beterbiev.

After the bout against Gilberto Ramirez, Dmitry Bivol confirmed that he will likely return to the ring in 2024. On being asked if there was something he wanted to prove with his comeback, the Russian boxer considered his upcoming fight one of the necessary steps that would make him an undisputed champion in the sport. In his opinion, it is a serious fight and he would treat the same as if it was the last match of his career.

Dmitry Bivol confirms returning in January

Speaking to Fight Hub TV, Bivol announced that his comeback fight will help him realize his potential in the sport. In his opinion, with a victory in January, he will be steps closer to becoming an undisputed champion. “I don’t want to prove something to somebody. I want to prove [to] myself that I have my skills. And to realize my potential, I have a big goal – to be an undisputed champion,” Bivol said.

“To be [an] undisputed champion, you have to do some steps. And I see the fight in January, of course, it’s one of the steps to my goal which I have to go through. But it’s still [a] serious fight. I have to be ready. I have to get serious with this fight like it’s my last fight in life,” he added. Gradually, Bivol’s manager Vadim Kornilov revealed their plans with Artur Beterbiev.

How soon do we see Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev?

In January 2024, having suffered a jaw infection, Artur Beterbiev will return against Callum Smith and defend his unified title. As per Kornilov, if Beterbiev defeats Smith, there will be “serious discussions” about a fight between Beterbiev and Bivol next. “We have to fight [comeback] in December/January. With some of the conversations I’ve had with Matt Truman, Top Rank regarding this, if all these come together, they’re ready to do it after Ramadan next year,” said Kornilov.

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“So, if he [Beterbiev] beats Callum Smith in January, there will be very serious discussions about this fight happening in May or July of next year,” added Bivol’s manager. At this, given Kornilov’s confidence and Bivol’s willingness, it is likely that the Beterbiev fight will take place. How do you think Bivol would do against the unified light heavyweight champion? Let us know in the comments below.

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