Artur Beterbiev Taunts Rivals While His Inactivity Grows

Artur Beterbiev shared gym footage taunting rivals about running while he works, even as his competitive inactivity reached nearly 600 days. Beterbiev has remained out of the ring since losing his rematch against Dmitry Bivol on February 22, 2025. While Bivol's manager, Vadim Kornilov, indicated that a potential trilogy bout is being explored for spring 2027, no fight has been officially announced.

Boxing News 24 argues that waiting for the lucrative Bivol trilogy carries major risks for Beterbiev, who turns 42 in January. The outlet suggests Beterbiev should have taken an interim bout to stay sharp, noting that prolonged inactivity could leave him compromised if the trilogy fight finally takes place.