JAKARTA - Russian lightweight heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol said in an interview he preferred pursuing another world championship belt than thinking of a rematch against Mexican boxer Saul Canelo Alvarez.
"We can talk about a rematch with Canelo, no problem, even though actually, I prefer to fight for another belt," Bivol said in an interview with journalist Steve Kim.
Instead of serving Canelo for the second time, the Russian prefers to unite the lightweight heavyweight title against compatriot Artur Beterbiev, who holds the IBF, WBO, and WBA belts.
"Business is more important than money, with it (the belt) I can make more money. If I only thought about money, I wouldn't be here," explained Bivol.
However, Bivol had to wait, as Berterbiev will face AnthonyOKee in the final days of January. Berterbiev himself bagged a perfect record of 18 fights and 18 wins, all of which were won by knockout.
"It's not about names, now Beterbiev, but it'sIKE later," continued Bivol, "I'm interested in fighting for the new championship. It's no secret that my dreams don't need to be questioned."
On November 5 yesterday, Bivol defended his last title against Gilberto Zurdo Ramirez, who he defeated by unanimous decision.
As for Beterbiev, he is also on Canelo's list of potential opponents, even like Bivol, he has to wait for the results of the match againstOKee.
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