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title: "UK Star Vows To ‘Ruin The Plans’ For Dmitry Bivol-Artur Beterbiev"
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author: "Kristan Caryl"
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published: "2023-12-01T01:34:26Z"
modified: "2023-12-05T17:13:47Z"
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# UK Star Vows To ‘Ruin The Plans’ For Dmitry Bivol-Artur Beterbiev

One British fighter is planning to dash hopes of a light heavyweight undisputed fight between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev.

The fight between the two impressive 175-pounders is one of the most exciting that can be made in boxing. [Beterbiev is a fearsome puncher who has knocked out 100% of his 19 opponents including Anthony Yarde, Callum Johnson and Joe Smith Jr.](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/dmitry-bivol-names-boxings-biggest-puncher/)

Bivol, meanwhile, is more of a stylist – a tricky technician who has got the better of the likes of Craig Richards, Gilberto Ramirez, Jean Pascal and, perhaps most impressively, the multi-weight pound-for-pound star that is Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

The WBA champion is next out against Lyndon Arthur on December 23 in Saudi Arabia and hopes a win will get him a shot at the unified IBF, WBC and WBO world champion Beterbiev.

[However, after a delay due to dental issues, Beterbiev’s next fight is against former unified world super middleweight champion Callum Smith](https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12930902/artur-beterbiev-vs-callum-smith-light-heavyweight-unification-clash-postponed-after-champion-has-jaw-surgery) on January 13 in his native Quebec City.

Speaking to Boxing Social, Smith has said it’s ‘disrespectful’ for people to be talking about that undisputed fight.

> “I don’t blame people for wanting to see Beterbiev-Bivol. As a boxing fan, I’d like to see it, but it is a little bit disrespectful when I’m due to fight him in January.”

He explained why and stated his aim to disrupt the plans.

> “They’re seeing it as a foregone conclusion but I am confident in my own ability and I know how good I can be at my best. At my best I can beat anybody in the world. In my eyes it will be me Beterbiev then hopefully me Bivol after that. So I think I can, you know, ruin people’s plans.”
>
> “I plan on ripping the script up and becoming a world champion again.”

A win in January would be a fine achievement for Smith and another crowning glory in an already decorated career.