WBC Demands Dmitry Bivol Vs. David Benavidez

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