Dmitry Bivol and David Benavidez might face each other in the ring soon. Benavidez is first in line for two of Bivol's four belts, setting the stage for a potential clash.
Bivol became the undisputed light heavyweight champion on February 22. He beat Artur Beterbiev by majority decision in a rematch just four months after their first meeting. The victory solidified Bivol's position at the top of the division.
Earlier in the month, on February 1, Benavidez made a statement of his own. He defeated the previously unbeaten David Morrell by unanimous decision in an impressive light heavyweight performance.
Now, Bivol has options for his next fight. He could complete a trilogy with Beterbiev or face Benavidez, who holds the WBC interim and WBA Regular titles.
Boxing legend James Toney shared his thoughts on these potential matchups. The three-weight world champion favors Benavidez in both scenarios. In an interview with Mill City Boxing, Toney predicted:
"Benavidez stops Bivol. He's busier and hits harder."
Toney also believes Benavidez would beat Beterbiev in a 12-round war, saying Benavidez hits even harder than the Russian knockout artist.
We'll have to wait and see who Bivol picks as his next opponent. The boxing world will keep a close eye on developments in the coming weeks and months.
