Dmitry Bivol
10 stories covering Dmitry Bivol — news, results and analysis.
Callum Smith Says Bivol Title Fight Is Set — But the WBO Holds the Key
A December 12 date in Yekaterinburg is the target, but sanctioning the fight in Russia is the last domino to fall for Smith's shot at Bivol.
Sep 23, 2026
Bakhram Murtazaliev Joins Bivol-Smith Card in Russia Comeback
The former IBF 154 champ (23-1, 17 KO) returns Dec. 12 in Yekaterinburg, his first fight since a disputed loss to Josh Kelly in January.
Sep 16, 2026
No Beterbiev Trilogy for Bivol — Callum Smith Gets Dec 12 Shot
Eddie Hearn says the trilogy 'was never offered.' Bivol (25-1) instead defends against Callum Smith on December 12 in Russia.
Sep 2, 2026
Robert Garcia Ranks Canelo's Career Above Mayweather's Perfect 50-0
The three-time BWAA Trainer of the Year argues Canelo's leap to light-heavyweight beats anything on Floyd's flawless resume — even his 2013 win over Alvarez.
Sep 1, 2026
Bivol vs Smith Heads to Purse Bids After Talks Collapse
The WBO has set an August 27 purse bid in Puerto Rico for Dmitry Bivol's mandatory defence against interim champ Callum Smith.
Aug 21, 2026
Bivol Set to Skip Beterbiev Trilogy for Callum Smith Showdown
Eddie Hearn says the 25-1 light-heavyweight king is leaning toward a mandatory defense against Callum Smith, not a rubber match with Artur Beterbiev.
Aug 15, 2026
Peter Fury Says 'Monster' Gradus Kraus Is Ready for Beterbiev and Bivol
The 25-year-old has stopped 11 of his 12 opponents, but he's never fought near world level. His coach wants him in with the 175lb elite anyway.
Aug 13, 2026
Bivol's Clock Is Ticking: 8 Days to Cut a Deal With Callum Smith
The WBO has handed Bivol and Smith an August 20 deadline. Miss it and purse bids loom on August 27 — or the title gets vacated for Beterbiev III.
Aug 12, 2026
Gradus Kraus Says His Power Will Be Too Much for Dmitry Bivol
The 12-fight Dutch prospect with 11 KOs wants a crack at Bivol, who's never been stopped in 26 pro outings. Talk is cheap at 175lbs.
Aug 11, 2026
Canelo Blames Mental Slip for Crawford Loss, Wants the Rematch
Alvarez, 63-2-2, says he 'wasn't mentally there' against Terence Crawford — and he still fancies revenge before facing Mbilli on Oct 31.
Aug 4, 2026