A big week already at 175 lbs with the main man and top dog in the division making big moves effecting everyone at that weight.
Dmitry Bivol gave up his title at the weight as he will take on Beterbiev next up in a third mega fight.
David Benavidez got elevated to new WBC champion then and per the IBA here’s what his team said:
It was surprising in once sense.
In another not really.
A thing of honor where he will take on Beterbiev in a trilogy fight instead as that’s what boxing fans want to see.
It also makes sense in all aspects outside of demand.