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Dmitry Bivol Eyes Big Fights After Back Surgery Recovery

11/6/2025

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Dmitry Bivol, the unified light heavyweight champion, is recovering from back surgery and aims to return in early 2026.
He targets top fights against David Benavidez, Artur Beterbiev, and Canelo Alvarez, following a February 2025 victory over Beterbiev.
Eddie Hearn, promoter, says Bivol seeks 'big fights, big money, and true tests' and avoids easy bouts.
Bivol has expressed interest in moving up to cruiserweight to face IBF champion Jai Opetaia.

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Dmitry Bivol, the unified light heavyweight champion, is recovering from back surgery and aims to return in early 2026.
He targets top fights against David Benavidez, Artur Beterbiev, and Canelo Alvarez, following a February 2025 victory over Beterbiev.
Eddie Hearn, promoter, says Bivol seeks 'big fights, big money, and true tests' and avoids easy bouts.
Bivol has expressed interest in moving up to cruiserweight to face IBF champion Jai Opetaia.