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Former foe fears for Artur Beterbiev’s chances in a third fight with Dmitry Bivol

Artur Beterbiev’s former foe Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic has questioned what the 41-year-old has left with a reported trilogy with Dmitry Bivol in the works

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 11:38 AM
Former foe fears for Artur Beterbiev’s chances in a third fight with Dmitry Bivol
Key Things to Know
  • Radivoje Kalajdzic doubts Artur Beterbiev can maintain his pressure style at age 42 against Dmitry Bivol.
  • Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol previously split two undisputed light-heavyweight title fights in 2024 and 2025.
  • Reports indicate a potential trilogy bout between Beterbiev and Bivol could take place in spring 2027.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Radivoje Kalajdzic has questioned Artur Beterbiev's chances in a potential trilogy bout against Dmitry Bivol. With reports suggesting the rubber match could occur in spring 2027, Kalajdzic noted that Beterbiev would be 42 years old and potentially facing more than two years out of the ring.

Kalajdzic, who was stopped by Beterbiev in five rounds in 2019, explained that Beterbiev's relentless pressure fighting style requires non-stop punching that may be difficult to sustain at an advanced age, despite acknowledging him as the best fighter he has ever faced.

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