The Ring reported that WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has ordered undisputed light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol to face David Benavidez in his next fight. Benavidez is the interim WBC light heavyweight champion and regular WBA light heavyweight champion,

Fight fans have been torn over who they believe would come out on top between the two light heavyweight stars, with boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya now offering his thoughts. De La Hoya discussed the potential match-up whilst speaking to Fight Hub TV, starting by praising Bivol if he was indeed willing to accept the challenge of Benavidez next.

The WBC has ordered undisputed light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol to defend his WBC belt against its interim titleholder, Benavidez. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed to BoxingScene that both sides have until April 8 to negotiate, after which the fight will be sent to a purse bid.

Benavidez is still waiting for a fight against Canelo, although a fight against Dmitry Bivol does not sound far-fetched.. David Benavidez's career continues to go from strength to strength, and the fighter continues to show that he can be ranked among the best pound-for-pound boxers today.

The WBC has come out and said that Dmitry Bivol must face David Benavidez in his next fight. Benavidez became the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion after defeating Artur Beterbiev in their rematch via a majority decision.

“Dmitry Bivol must fight David Benavidez next,” the WBC said in a division-by-division update about all of its titleholders.

The organization made it very clear to the Russian boxer. Dmitry Bivol has become the most coveted boxer in the world in the last week. His future generates some intrigue among fans, as it is a sea of doubts,

Dmitry Bivol gives his take on a potential street fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov, sharing his thoughts on the matchup.

Dmitry Bivol has asserted himself as one of the world's best active pound-for-pound boxers and has a chance to go down as an all-time great if he continues winn