Dmitry Bivol Next Fight: 3 Possible Opponents For The Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion

Get to know the potential opponents for the new undisputed light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol after The Last Crescendo

Dmitry Bivol Next Fight: 3 Possible Opponents For The Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion

Boxing has a new king of the light heavyweight division. Dmitry Bivol avenged his previous loss against Artur Beterbiev with a majority decision victory in Riyadh, becoming the undisputed champion by claiming all the major belts.

The technical brilliance of Bivol against the relentless power of Beterbiev produced another classic, leaving fans buzzing about what’s next for the new champion. The 175-pound division has seldom looked so exciting, with several intriguing matchups on the horizon that could define Bivol’s legacy. Let us explore the three most compelling options for his next fight.

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The Trilogy with Artur Beterbiev

When two fighters split a pair of closely contested battles, a third showdown feels almost inevitable. The symmetry in their rivalry is almost poetic – both won by majority decision with identical scorecards of 116-112 and 115-113, while one judge scored each bout a 114-114 draw.

Despite Beterbiev turning 40, his punching power remains devastating, and his relentless pressure makes him dangerous against anyone. His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has already hinted at arranging a trilogy bout, which could cement this rivalry among the all-time greats like Ali-Frazier.

Artur Beterbiev has his sights set on a trilogy fight with Dmitry Bivol. pic.twitter.com/WGWyS5WmDe
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) February 23, 2025

The contrast in styles between Bivol’s technical mastery and Beterbiev’s crushing power creates a perfect storm of boxing brilliance that fans would eagerly watch again. After two grueling wars, though, both men might need some recovery time before potentially meeting for a career-defining trilogy match.

A Fresh Challenge From David Benavidez

David Benavidez represents the hungry newcomer to the light heavyweight scene. Having recently moved up from super middleweight, Benavidez made a statement by defeating David Morrell in impressive fashion. The Mexican-American brings youth, power, and an undefeated record that would pose serious questions for Bivol.

Who's next for Dmitry Bivol? ‼️

🥊Artur Beterbiev trilogy
🥊Rematch with Canelo Álvarez
🥊David Benavidez pic.twitter.com/GWvGdIFHVm
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) February 25, 2025

At 28, Benavidez is entering his prime while Bivol (now 34) and Beterbiev are closer to the twilight of their careers. This matchup offers boxing fans something fresh – a clash between a technical master and a younger, hungrier fighter with seemingly unlimited stamina and frightening punching power. If Beterbiev needs time to recover or reconsider his future, Benavidez represents the most compelling alternative. The fight would also settle arguments about who truly deserves to be called the best light heavyweight in the world. Benavidez’s growing reputation has put him firmly in that conversation.

The Money Fight: Canelo Alvarez Rematch

Dmitry Bivol’s career-defining moment before the Beterbiev fights came in May 2022 when he dominated Canelo Alvarez, handing the Mexican superstar a rare defeat. While that bout saw Canelo move up to challenge for Bivol’s WBA light heavyweight title, there has been persistent talk about a rematch ever since.

Dmitry Bivol has expressed willingness to drop down to super middleweight for Canelo’s belts, while Alvarez prefers fighting at light heavyweight again. With Bivol now holding all the major titles, a rematch with boxing’s biggest star would be the most lucrative option by far. The financial gain from facing Canelo would dwarf what Bivol could make against any other opponent.

🚨Canelo Alvarez has called for a rematch with Dmitry Bivol‼️This is the first time Canelo has called for the rematch. Bivol beat Canelo in 2022🚨 pic.twitter.com/3FyelqyYyj
— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) September 14, 2024

Despite Canelo’ Alvarez’s recent focus on potentially facing Terence Crawford in a cross-division super fight, a rematch with Bivol represents unfinished business that boxing fans worldwide would pay to see. This fight would allow Bivol to prove his first victory was no fluke while potentially making him a mainstream star beyond hardcore boxing circles.

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Artur Beterbiev

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