WBC sets purse bid for Bivol vs. Benavidez as promoters clash
For months, fans have been buzzing about a potential clash between Dmitry Bivol and David Benavidez. Now, that high-stakes showdown might finally be getting closer-at least on paper.The WBC has officially scheduled a purse bid for Tuesday at noon ET, as confirmed by president Mauricio Sulaiman on social media. That move signals real momentum toward making the fight a reality, even if some major figures in boxing aren't on board.He wants revenge! Canelo Álvarez video where he talks about the rematch with Dmitry BivolBivol currently holds the WBC light heavyweight title, while Benavidez owns the interim belt. If the two sides can't agree to terms, the purse bid will determine who gets promotional rights to the bout-with a 60-40 revenue split favoring Bivol, per veteran boxing reporter Dan Rafael.But the backdrop is more complicated than it looks.No Saudi backing, no […]
