Bivol-Arthur on December 2 for the WBA title?

Dmitry Bivol. Getty Images
Dmitry Bivol. Getty Images

On December 2, at the Matchroom Boxing evening organized in the United Arab Emirates, the WBA light heavyweight world champion can have his next professional fight Dmitry Bivol (21-0, 11 KOs).

Potential opponents for the reigning World Boxing Association champion include: Lyndon Arthur (23-1, 16 KOs). This year, the Briton had two professional fights, and last fought in early September.

Arthur is ranked seventh in the latest WBA rankings. Bivol has not boxed since November last year, when he won on points against Gilberto Ramirez.