Boxing fans hoping to see an undisputed lightweight title fight this year may have to wait a while longer.
Artur Betterbiev added the WBO title last weekend when he netted Joe Smith Jr in two innings, giving him three of his four existing belts. Dmitry Bivol kept the WBA version and both men made it clear that they wanted to put it all on the list.
WBO . Compulsory Challenger Anthony Yarde There is no intention to step aside and Bob Arum, Beterbiev’s promoter has confirmed on social media that the Russians are coming to London.
Arum tweeted his words Personal Twitter:
“We look forward to sensational Artur Beterbiev crossing the pond to face Anthony Yarde in London this fall.”
“We hope that the winner can fight for the undisputed light heavyweight title early next year.”
We look forward to sensational Artur Beterbiev crossing the pond to take on Anthony Yarde in London this fall. We hope that the winner can fight for the undisputed light heavyweight title early next year.
– Bob Arum (@BobArum) June 22, 2022
Both Betterbiev and Bivol have stated their desire to unify the division. When asked about the fight with Beterbiev, Bivol said Sports sky:
“Yes, of course, that’s my goal.”
“I’ve seen [Beterbiev-Smith] Fight. As I said before, I’m excited about unifying all belts in the division.”
