Bivol vs. Beterbiev Gets Even Hotter: Benavidez Throws Hat in Undisputed Title Race

Bivol vs. Beterbiev: David "The Monster" Benavidez sent a clear message after his victory over Oleksandr Gvozdyk this weekend: the super middleweight champion has his sights set on undisputed light heavyweight glory.

Benavidez, undefeated in 29 fights with a staggering 24 knockouts, declared his intention to challenge the winner of the highly anticipated Bivol vs. Beterbiev unification bout. This bold claim puts him directly in the crosshairs of Light Heavyweight king Dmitrii Bivol.

Bivol vs. Beterbiev: Bivol, fresh off a dominating technical knockout win last month, acknowledged Benavidez's challenge with a tone of respect. Recognizing the young fighter's talent and ambition, Bivol praised Benavidez's confidence and drive.

However, Bivol remained focused on the task at hand. While admitting to past sparring sessions with Benavidez, he downplayed their importance. Bivol emphasized that sparring serves as a training ground for developing skills, not a battle for dominance.

"It's about improvement," Bivol stressed. "You're trying things your coach tells you. You might not get it right away, but eventually you do, and that's a small victory."

Bivol's measured response suggests he is laser-focused on his upcoming clash with Beterbiev. While acknowledging Benavidez as a potential future foe, Bivol remains grounded, prioritizing his current challenge.

This sets the stage for an intriguing future in the light heavyweight division. Will Benavidez successfully navigate the super middleweight gauntlet and eventually challenge the winner of Bivol vs. Beterbiev? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Benavidez has made his intentions known, and the light heavyweight elite are on notice.