Beterbiev Reveals Preferred Next Opponent: Bivol or Benavides?

The 40-year-old former undisputed world champion in the light heavyweight category (up to 79.2 kg), Russian boxer **Artur Beterbiev**, has revealed who he would choose as his next opponent: fellow countryman **Dmitry Bivol** or Mexican boxer **David Benavidez**.

“I would choose both Bivol and Benavidez since they both currently hold titles. However, given the recent circumstances, I would prefer to face Benavidez first,” Beterbiev stated in an exclusive interview with journalist Alexander Frolov from “Championat.”

In his last fight, which took place on February 23, the Russian lost by a majority decision to fellow countryman Dmitry Bivol. This defeat marked the first loss of Beterbiev’s career.