The boxing community was buzzing with excitement as fans eagerly anticipated a highly-anticipated clash between two of the sport’s top fighters, Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. However, to the dismay of fans worldwide, talks between the two fighters broke down, shattering any hopes of witnessing a fight for the ages.

Bivol’s manager, Vadim Kornilov, indicated that the money provided for the fight “wasn’t serious enough” to make the match happen. This statement drew eyebrows, as many supporters felt Bivol was battling for legacy rather than money. The unsuccessful negotiations have also fueled rumors that promoter Eddie Hearn may have vetoed the bout in order to pave the way for a possible Canelo Alvarez rematch.

As the dust settles on this disappointment, boxing fans are left wondering what Bivol’s next fight will be and who he will face. With a potential rematch against Canelo Alvarez on the horizon, the boxing world awaits the promising Russian fighter’s future with bated breath.

Fan Reactions: Mixed Responses to the Failed Dmitry Bivol vs. Beterbiev Talks

The disappointment felt among boxing fans was palpable when Michael Benson took to Twitter to reveal that talks between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev had failed. According to Benson’s tweet, Bivol had suggested that he might wait until September for his next fight, which could potentially be a rematch with Canelo Alvarez. Bivol’s manager, Vadim Kornilov, had said that the money “wasn’t serious enough” to make Bivol vs. Beterbiev yet.

This news left boxing fans divided, with some expressing their disappointment at the failed talks.  Twitter user @FairTRD tweeted, “Disappointing. I’m much more invested in the Beterbiev fight than Canelo rematch; 168 or not.”

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Another user, @JJtheGoatKSIfan, said, “it’s now or never beterbiev is getting old.”

Meanwhile, @The7xSuspension questioned Bivol’s motivation, saying, “This the same guy that fought for legacy never for money?”

Other fans speculated that promoter Eddie Hearn may have blocked the fight to ensure the Canelo rematch. User @stop_n_look tweeted, “Hearn blocked it so Canelo can get the rematch I’d be willing to bet,”

While @thebigdosser1 added, “In other words, Eddie has blocked the undisputed fight so he can do the Canelo rematch 💯.”

In conclusion, the unsuccessful talks between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev have left the boxing world dissatisfied, as they had hoped for an undisputed light heavyweight title match. However, it appears that Bivol is considering a rematch with Canelo Alvarez in September, which would also be a highly anticipated match-up.

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So, what are your thoughts? Are you saddened by Bivol and Beterbiev’s failed negotiations, or are you delighted by the prospect of a Canelo rematch?

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