Bivol Smith Agreement Puts Buddy McGirt’s Plan to Test
Dmitry Bivol and Callum Smith have reached an agreement for their WBO light heavyweight title fight, removing the need for the purse bid scheduled today in San Juan, Puerto Rico. … read more
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Dmitry Bivol Targets December Return After Elbow Surgery
The light heavyweight champion is recovering from surgery as talks continue over a third fight with Artur Beterbiev or a defense against Callum Smith. Dmitry Bivol is targeting a December … read more
Eddie Hearn Says Dmitry Bivol Wants Artur Beterbiev Trilogy
Hearn expects Dmitry Bivol to prioritize an Artur Beterbiev trilogy, leaving the WBO title available for Smith and Buatsi Eddie Hearn expects Dmitry Bivol to pursue a trilogy fight with … read more
Callum Smith Urges Ben Whittaker To Face British Contenders
The former world champion says Ben Whittaker has the talent but now needs opponents such as Lyndon Arthur, Craig Richards or Willie Hutchinson Callum Smith believes Ben Whittaker has reached … read more
Buddy McGirt Predicts Callum Smith Stuns Dmitry Bivol
The Hall of Fame trainer says Callum Smith’s reach and timing can end Dmitry Bivol’s reign if their WBO-ordered title fight is finalized Buddy McGirt believes Callum Smith has everything … read more
Dmitry Bivol Ordered To Defend WBO Title Against Callum Smith
The WBO has given both camps 20 days to negotiate before a purse bid, placing Bivol’s next fight under a mandatory timetable Dmitry Bivol has officially been ordered to make … read more
Dmitry Bivol’s Next Fight Down To Three Names
Bivol could defend against Callum Smith, renew his rivalry with Artur Beterbiev, or pursue a David Benavidez showdown at light heavyweight Dmitry Bivol’s next opponent remains undecided after his victory … read more
Bivol-Benavidez Fight Faces WBO Mandatory Roadblock
Callum Smith is expected to become Dmitry Bivol’s mandatory challenger after the Michael Eifert fight, creating another obstacle for a Benavidez showdown Dmitry Bivol’s road toward a potential undisputed fight … read more
Callum Smith Pulls Out, Leaving David Morrell Without Fight
Smith withdrawal halts interim title fight as WBO gives 10 days for medical report and 180-day deadline Callum Smith’s injury has cancelled his April 18 WBO interim light heavyweight title … read more
Callum Smith tells Dmitry Bivol to vacate WBO title if he won’t defend
Smith says belt should be vacated if no defense is planned Callum Smith has called on Dmitry Bivol to vacate the WBO light heavyweight title if he does not plan … read more