The mega event and trilogy for Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev III is on hold for now due to surgery for Bivol, it can be a huge event, but where exactly?
Bivol is under repair from some brutal surgery recently and Beterbiev for now has had to move on to another fight in November instead in Saudi Arabia.
There are talks of other fights for both after that with the likes of David Benavidez also a champion at 175 lbs. but the trilogy makes sense.
Both commercially and the fact both are 1-1 after the first two close fights.
A mega stadium event in Russia can of course happen and was already offered to Bivol.
Bivol v Beterbiev Trilogy Stadium Contenders
Below are a look at the five most possible stadiums due to facilities required for a boxing match and event of that kind.
As well as for max capacity for fans in Russia as well, and for atmosphere for television and streaming companies from the East and West to get the maximum possible event:
Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow: Capacity 81,000; hosted 2018 World Cup final and concerts; feasible for boxing with removable ring setup and excellent facilities (VIP boxes, lighting, seating).
Gazprom Arena (Krestovsky Stadium), St. Petersburg: Capacity 67,500; 2018 World Cup venue with retractable roof; suitable for indoor boxing events, ample space for ring and production.
Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi: Capacity 47,659; 2018 World Cup host with modern infrastructure; open-air but adaptable for boxing via temporary structures, good for large crowds.
Ak Bars Arena, Kazan: Capacity 45,379; 2018 World Cup site with enclosed design; equipped for large events with adaptable seating and lighting for boxing.
Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg: Capacity 35,696; 2018 World Cup stadium with good accessibility; facilities support boxing with AV setups and sufficient fan capacity.
It is all very possible. A mega event for the sport and for Russia and the East.
Bivol has many options, as always, of course.
