The WBC gives Dmitry Bivol an ultimatum

Dmitry Bivol ordered to box David Benavidez in potential blow to Artur Beterbiev trilogy
The WBC has ordered Dmitry Bivol to box David Benavidez next, in a potential blow for fans wishing to see a trilogy fight against Artur Beterbiev.
WBC Officially Orders Dmitry Bivol To Fight David Benavidez
The Ring reported that WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has ordered undisputed light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol to face David Benavidez in his next fight. Benavidez is the interim WBC light heavyweight champion and regular WBA light heavyweight champion,
The WBC gives Dmitry Bivol an ultimatum: Negotiate fight with David Benavidez or be stripped of the belt
Bivol would have to put aside the possibility of a trilogy with Artur Beterbiev. That's right, you read that right. The WBC is already putting all the pressure on Dmitry Bivol to defend his championship against David Benavidez in his next fight.
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WBC Demands Dmitry Bivol Vs. David Benavidez Next
The WBC has come out and said that Dmitry Bivol must face David Benavidez in his next fight. Benavidez became the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion after defeating Artur Beterbiev in their rematch via a majority decision.
Oscar De La Hoya Makes His Prediction For Dmitry Bivol vs David Benavidez: “He’s The Best”
Fight fans have been torn over who they believe would come out on top between the two light heavyweight stars, with boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya now offering his thoughts. De La Hoya discussed the potential match-up whilst speaking to Fight Hub TV, starting by praising Bivol if he was indeed willing to accept the challenge of Benavidez next.
WBC affirms David Benavidez next for Dmitry Bivol, but what about Bivol’s other mandatories?
“Dmitry Bivol must fight David Benavidez next,” the WBC said in a division-by-division update about all of its titleholders.
The WBC orders Dmitry Bivol to defend his championship against Benavidez
The organization made it very clear to the Russian boxer. Dmitry Bivol has become the most coveted boxer in the world in the last week. His future generates some intrigue among fans, as it is a sea of doubts,
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