Dmitry Bivol

Staff Roundtable: Wisest choice for Canelo Alvarez’s next foe?

The criticism of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s competition is sure to reach a deafening pitch after his dismantling of Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas on Sunday. So who is the wisest choice for his next opponent?

Yes, there are still several legacy fights for Canelo Alvarez – if he’s interested

It’s hard to say how close to the end Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is, but in any case, the clock is ticking. If he is interested in challenging himself, though, several opponents remain who can augment his legacy.

Is the inspiration still there for Canelo Alvarez?

For so long, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez pushed to test himself against more experienced fighters or in fights with uncertain outcomes. But as he readies to face Edgar Berlanga on Saturday, something has changed.

Bob Arum ‘delighted’ by broadcast platform for Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol

Top Rank boss Bob Arum has described the upcoming undisputed light heavyweight championship between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol as a battle between 'legends'.

Canelo Alvarez making moves on his terms – ‘and I’m in no hurry’

Believe him or not, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez maintains that his career vision is more of an event-by-event analysis rather than a grand plan extending years into the future.

Fighting Words: Breaking down 2024’s Fighter of the Year candidates

Barring someone else scoring a shocking upset, the race for Fighter of the Year may be Oleksandr Usyk’s to win or lose.

Breaking down the upcoming big fights with a Hall of Fame matchmaker

If I only had $20 for every time a boxing trainer, manager or figure would end their endorsement of a fighter with the back-up caveat, “Ask Brad Goodman what he thinks…”

First women’s title fight in Saudi Arabia an honor and responsibility, Skye Nicolson says

Skye Nicolson and Raven Chapman aren’t the first pro women boxers to compete in Saudi Arabia — that was Ramla Ali’s knockout of Crystal Garcia Nova in 2022 — but Nicolson’s upcoming bout with Chapman will be the first-ever women’s title fight in the...

Maturing Joshua Buatsi monitoring Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol

When Joshua Buatsi sat back and surveyed the light heavyweight landscape after besting Dan Azeez in February, the picture couldn’t have looked much better. But you know what they say about best-laid plans.

Finally, David Benavidez is ‘master of his own fate’

The criticism has been relentless, but WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman expects it to subside now that David Benavidez has accepted the opportunity to perform as a light heavyweight.

Charles Bosecker Q&A: The art of matchmaking and tales of a young Ryan Garcia

During his 18 years in boxing, matchmaker Charles Bosecker has worked alongside some of the sport’s leading fighters, and in a recent Q&A with BoxingScene he shared some experiences and gave his perspective on the business.

Bektemir Melikuziev says he'll next fight on Vergil Ortiz Jr.'s Aug. 10 card

Super middleweight Bektemir Melikuziev says he doesn't care who he fights, but he's happy to be returning to the ring Aug. 10 on the main undercard portion of the Vergil Ortiz Jr.-Serhii Bohachuk main event in Las Vegas.

Five fights in the second half of 2024 that will determine the Fighter of the Year

Considering that the 2023 Fighter of the Year race wasn’t decided until after Naoya Inoue fought on December 26, it’s safe to say the midpoint of the year — which we just reached as Sunday became Monday — is a bit early to be deciding the 2024 Fighte...

WBC Grants David Benavidez Two-Week Extension to Decide Position

David Benavidez was granted a two-week extension by the World Boxing Council on Friday to decide whether he wants to remain mandatory super middleweight challenger or an interim light heavyweight titleholder.

Dmitry Bivol Respects David Benavidez for Wanting to Face the Best

Light heavyweight titleholder Dmitry Bivol recently reflected on his past sparring sessions with David Benavidez ahead of his October unification fight with Artur Beterbiev.