Gennady Mashyanov, the coach of WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, gave some suggestions as to when and who his ward might fight next.
If the fight with Artur Beterbiev takes place, it will be at the very end of 2023. Because Artur has a fight at the beginning of the year, in January. Dmitry will fight in April. It will be either Joshua Buatsi or someone else from England. I would like a unification fight next year, of course, for the title of the undisputed champion. No matter what weight. If it's a fight with Canelo at 76 kg - we'll fight there. If Canelo will accept it.
Gennady Mashyanov to journalist Ruslan Gumilev
The 32-year-old Bivol had two fights in 2022. In November, Dmitry faced Gilberto Ramirez, winning by unanimous decision. In May, Bivol defeated Saúl Álvarez by unanimous decision. He has 21 wins (11 by knockout) and no losses.
Beterbiev, 37, had his last fight against Joe Smith Jr. The fight, which was stopped in the second round, ended in favor of Arthur by TKO. He has 18 wins in the professional ring, all of them came early, without a single loss.