For now Artur Beterbiev at light-heavyweight has moved onto a new opponent next up but very recently the super fight with Bivol was nearly signed.
By all accounts the offer was literally tabled to Dmitry Bivol and his team to fight Beterbiev to sort out the score of 1-1 in their first two fights so far.
In a stadium in Russia.
But Bivol then went under the knife in some brutal surgery.
10 Reasons Why A Bivol vs Beterbiev 3 Russia Stadium Super Fight Makes Sporting And Business Sense
Beterbiev fights in November in the meantime but the super stadium fight in Russia can happen shortly again, here’s why it makes commercial and sporting sense:
Massive Russian fanbase would pack a stadium, boosting local pride and revenue.
Historical boxing legacy in Moscow could elevate the fight’s prestige.
Unique cold-weather outdoor event could attract global attention.
Russian sponsors could fund a record-breaking purse for both fighters.
Cultural connection for Beterbiev and Bivol could create a compelling narrative.
Moreover, on the business and money side, the broadcasters, networks and streaming companies coming together in the East and West would be huge:
East: Match TV and Rossiya 1 would cover for 20M+ Russian viewers.
East: CCTV (China) and WOWOW (Japan) could add 10M+ Asian viewers.
West: DAZN, Amazon Prime Video and others would all be interested.
West: New players like Netflix and Paramount Plus too.
Worldwide: The worldwide sponsorship of the event in both the East and West would make it unique. Driving English speakers in the East into boxing as well.
Here’s a look at five stadiums in Russia that can host Bivol vs Beterbiev 3.
