Last Saturday in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Beterbiev, who held the WBC, WBO and IBF belts, defeated the former WBA world champion, his compatriot Dmitry Bivol, by split decision. up to 79.4 kilograms. Many experts described the result as ambiguous and controversial. Bivol’s team insists on a rematch, although this is not written in the fight contract.
Beterbiev said a rematch is possible.
“I am also considering a rematch if there is a desire on the part of Bivol,” Beterbiev said in a conversation with reporters during a meeting with the press at the airport. “But I don’t want to think about it yet, it’s not the case. At the right time. Several days have passed since the fight. I can only say that the revenge, the fights, we will continue with everything.”
Arthur also confirmed that he has thoughts about changing weight class. “We are open to these types of proposals, but we need a fight for the championship,” the boxer emphasized.
Beterbiev, 39, has yet to have a single defeat in the professional ring. Only 21 victories, 20 of them by knockout.
