Eddie Hearn has named a four man hit-list for Dmitry Bivol as the light-heavyweight king builds towards a 2026 return.<\/b><\/p>\n
Bivol hasn\u2019t fought since defeating Artur Beterbiev in their rematch in February, but is aiming to return in style as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n Matchroom Boxing kingpin Eddie Hearn has named a four man hit-list for Dmitry Bivol with the light-heavyweight king set to return in the New Year.<\/span><\/p>\n Bivol hasn\u2019t fought since February 22 earlier this year when defeating Artur Beterbiev on points in their highly-anticipated rematch, meaning it will likely be over a year since his last fight whenever he does lace up the gloves again.<\/span><\/p>\n The Russian has solidified himself as the best 175-pound fighter on the planet, but still has unfinished business with fierce rival Beterbiev to deal with. A trilogy between the pair is contracted, but an official date is yet to be confirmed.<\/span><\/p>\n In the meantime, Hearn has weighed-in with his thoughts on <\/span>Bivol\u2019s next fight<\/span><\/a>, and who he wants his man to share the ring with in his next few fights.<\/span><\/p>\n Ring Magazine light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol putting in work as he prepares for his comeback \ud83d\udc51 pic.twitter.com\/klXuxeURlU<\/a><\/p>\n — Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) December 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nEddie Hearn Names Four Man Hit-List For Dmitry Bivol<\/h2>\n
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