Bivol's Title Vacated, Eddie Hearn Eyes New Fights
The boxing world is abuzz with news of Bivol's title vacated, and Eddie Hearn's plans for new fights are generating significant interest. With a range of exciting matchups on the horizon, including the potential fight between Smith and Benavidez, fans can expect a thrilling period of boxing action.
Dmitry Bivol's WBC title has been vacated, and Eddie Hearn is exploring new matchups, including a potential fight between Callum Smith and David Benavidez, the new WBC light heavyweight champion.
Hearn believes that Smith, a former mandatory challenger to Bivol, would be a worthy opponent for Benavidez, citing the potential for a "hell of a fight" between the two. Benavidez recently earned a dominant decision win against David Morrell, and his next opponent is still to be determined. Smith, with a 31-2-0 record and 22 knockout wins, has also beaten Joshua Buatsi in his last fight, making him a prime contender.
The situation surrounding Bivol's title vacated has been unusual, with Hearn's team having a contract with Beterbiev and having given their word to fight him next. The speed of the order was surprising, and Hearn believes that the WBC's handling of the situation was an attempt to pressure Bivol into taking the Benavidez fight. Meanwhile, Hearn is also discussing other upcoming boxing events, including the welterweight title unification fight between Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis, and the trilogy match between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
As the boxing world continues to evolve, Hearn's efforts to secure new and exciting matchups will be closely watched. With Bivol and Artur Beterbiev set for a trilogy, the stage is set for a thrilling series of fights, and fans will be eager to see how the situation unfolds.