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Photo: Artur Beterbiev (Instagram) Artur Beterbiev has been told he must defend his IBF light-heavyweight title against his mandatory challenger. This announcement comes just one day after Dmitry Bivol asked for an immediate rematch with Beterbiev. Beterbiev, 39, became the first boxer to hold all four major belts in the light-heavyweight division after winning a close fight against Bivol on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The judges scored the match 114-114, 115-113, and 116-112 in favor of Beterbiev, a decision that has faced criticism from Bivol's promoter, Eddie Hearn, and manager, Vadim Kornilov. Bivol, 33, has formally requested the support of the WBO, WBA, IBF, and WBC to help him secure a rematch. However, the IBF has now ordered Beterbiev to start negotiations with German fighter Michael Eifert, who is the mandatory challenger. Photo: Artur Beterbiev (Instagram) This does not mean a rematch is off the table. The IBF has stated that Beterbiev can ask for an exception to f...

Photo: Canelo Alvarez (Instagram) Boxing fans are excited as Canelo Alvarez prepares for another fight, this time against Edgar Berlanga. The fight will take place soon, and Berlanga has been talking a lot to try to shake Alvarez's confidence. In May, Canelo had a big win against fellow Mexican fighter Jaime Munguia. Many fans were hoping that Canelo would fight David Benavidez next, but it looks like he has other plans. Some have even mentioned the idea of Canelo facing Terence Crawford . However, in a recent interview, Alvarez hinted that he might be more interested in a rematch against Dmitry Bivol. Photo: Canelo Alvarez (Instagram) Bivol defeated Alvarez in May 2022, when Canelo moved up to the light heavyweight division. Although Canelo has fought at that weight before, Bivol proved to be a tough challenge. Bivol is scheduled to fight Artur Beterbiev in October. If Bivol wins, it could set the stage for a rematch with Canelo. For now, Canelo is focused on his upcoming fight ...

Photo: Instagram/Canelo Alvarez Canelo Alvarez dismisses the idea of a boxing match against Conor McGregor , stating that he could defeat the former UFC champion with just one hand. The Mexican fighter believes McGregor lacks the necessary skills to compete against a world-class boxer. McGregor's previous boxing encounter against Floyd Mayweather Jr . in 2017, which ended in a 10th-round stoppage, was widely regarded as underwhelming and disappointing for fans who spent $100 on pay-per-view, hoping for a competitive fight. Photo: Instagram/Canelo Alvarez has exceptional hand speed, accuracy, and timing, which allow him to land precise and devastating combinations. With McGregor's recent struggles in mixed martial arts, having lost three of his last four matches, his ability to secure high-profile boxing matches has diminished. McGregor no longer possesses the same level of influence and appeal to secure a fight against someone like Canelo. If McGregor intends to face a boxer, h...