Why Is Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol Boxing Clash Banned By WBC?

Russian fighter and light heavyweight fighter Dmitry Bivol will be competing against Artur Beterbiev. This fight between the two Russian fighters is awaited as the light heavyweight champion enters another title defense in his career. The 32-year-old champion had held the light heavyweight title since 2017, however, he won’t be able to defend the WBC light heavyweight title in his next fight. With a recent ban on Russian players, WBC didn’t allow Dmitry Bivol from defending the WBC light heavyweight title. Check the complete details of WBC’s ban on Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol. Follow Latest Boxing News with Insidesport.IN

Why Is Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol Boxing Clash Banned By WBC?

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol are ready to face each other in a epic title clash on June 17. Although the bout was scheduled way back, there were multiple reasons the bout was pushed to later date. Currently, both fighters are scheduled to face each other for a title match but WBC has not sanctioned the match refusing Bivol to defend the WBC Title.

Bob Arum has said he will not push to make Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev due to the WBC's ban on Russian fighters preventing Bivol from fighting for their belt: “I 100% support Ukraine… I applaud Mauricio Sulaiman for the position he's taken.” [3 Knockdown Rule]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) June 7, 2023

As per American Lawyer Bob Arum, he will not push Beterbiev vs Bivol as they support Ukraine. Last year, the WBC federation put up a ban on Russian boxers foridding them from boxing under the WBC federation. This ruined many Russian boxers’ career as well who were set to complete in big matches. Moreover, Arum has supported WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman’s decision for banning Russian fighters.

If Canelo chose to fight Bivol at 168 for undisputed, would @wbcmoro budge?
— The Spit Bucket Podcast (@TSBBoxing) June 7, 2023

Smh. The Russian citizens have nothing to do with their corrupt leader's choices.
— 1ao_4evr (@terryjo23607581) June 7, 2023

What has Bivol got to do with Putin doing
— Dank (@danketsu_1) June 7, 2023

It will be another terrible tragedy for boxing if this fight doesn't happen.
— Tomás Oilithreacht (@Tom1Green22) June 7, 2023

However, many fans are doubting WBC’s decision for banning Dmitry Bivol for being Russian as they allowed Artur Beterbiev to continue his WBC fights. Many fans showed dissatisfaction toward the controversial decision pointing fingers at the WBC. Also, boxing fans added their perspective toward the game and how WBC has banned Russian fighters due to political tension around the world.

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol title unification fight will not happen unless the WBC allows Bivol to defend his WBC light heavyweight title. Currently, the two men are scheduled to face each other at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday, June 17.

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