Turki Opposes Bivol vs. Benavidez: "No Longer Interested"

Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh has criticized the announcement of a light heavyweight undisputed title fight between Dmitry Bivol and WBC mandatory challenger David Benavidez.

"I'm no longer interested in Bivol vs. Benavidez. I won’t put money on that fight.

I think Bivol knows who has been lined up for him next—and who hasn’t. My advice to Bivol: don’t be late, because things change every day."

Benavidez currently holds the WBA and WBC interim titles at 175 lbs, and the WBC has officially ordered negotiations for the fight. However, with Alalshikh withdrawing support, Bivol’s next opponent could change quickly.