Eddie Hearn Reveals Contractual Commitment Behind Bivol's Choice of Beterbiev Over Benavidez
Source: news.source.badlefthook
Eddie Hearn explains that Dmitry Bivol's decision to fight Artur Beterbiev instead of David Benavidez stems from a contractual obligation. Despite the opportunity to defend his title against Benavidez, Bivol chose to honor his commitment to Beterbiev for a trilogy fight. Hearn also discusses upcoming fights including the welterweight unification between Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis, and the trilogy between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.
Key Points
Dmitry Bivol chose to fight Artur Beterbiev over David Benavidez due to a prior contractual agreement.
Eddie Hearn emphasizes the importance of keeping one's word in boxing contracts.
Upcoming fights discussed include Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano.
Hearn views the Ennis vs. Stanionis fight as potentially the best fight of the year so far.
Negotiations for the Taylor vs. Serrano trilogy involved compromises on walking order and weight.
