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Artur Beterbiev has sights set on one name after Anthony Yarde fight

Artur Beterbiev has sights set on one name after Anthony Yarde fightDAZN

WBO, WBC and IBF light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev has his sights set on an undisputed clash with WBA title-holder Dmitry Bivol. 

Beterbiev returns to action on Saturday night when he faces Britain's Anthony Yarde with many backing the 38-year-old to make easy work of Yarde. 

If Beterbiev does emerge victorious, then an undisputed fight with Bivol will surely be in his plans and it is a contest that the unified 175lb champion is eager to pursue. 

"Of course, of course I want this fight,” Beterbiev told iFL TV when asked about facing Bivol.

“I want this fight.”

The only thing that may scupper a fight with Bivol in the immediate future would be if the WBA champion decides to face Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in a rematch, but this is something which isn't on Beterbiev's mind. 

“I’m not thinking about it,” Beterbiev responded when asked about the prospect of a Bivol vs. Canelo Alvarez rematch. 

Bivol is someone who has also expressed his desire to face Beterbiev and will have a keen eye on Saturday's contest at the OVO Arena Wembley. 

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