In the American boxing market Dmitry Bivol (17-0, 11 KOs) is considered relatively unknown figure, but an extremely dangerous one. But his high sports value coupled with his low media cost make it difficult to find a suitable opponent.
This situation favors the candidacy of Badou Jack (22-3-3, 13 KOs), former world light heavyweight and super middleweight champion, who last Saturday lost by a split decision to Jean Pascal. Bivol vs Pascal now looks unlikely, firstly, because the Canadian would require more money than Jack, and also because he has already received a boxing lesson from the Russian fourteen months ago, losing to him almost every one of twelve rounds.
Eddie Hearn has problems with signing of a high-class opponent, so he turned to the Swede with a proposal to fight Bivol. Details of their arrangements is unknown yet, but this duel could take place in the spring. Jack, after his last defeat Pascal, has returned to the gym and started training.
