Dmitry Bovil said that he underwent surgery in connection with the old back injury

World WBA, WBO and IBF champion, Russian boxer Dmitry Bovil reported in his Telegram channel about the operation.

– According to the urgent recommendation of the doctor, it was necessary to operate the old back injury, with which he fought for more than ten years, but which worsened with each training camp.

Everything went successfully, and I already feel much better. Ahead of 6-8 weeks of recovery, after which I plan to return to training. Thanks to everyone for support. I look forward to new challenges next year! – Biwol wrote, adding a photo from the hospital.

Bivola is 34 years old, his asset has 24 victories (12 – a knockout) and one defeat. It was expected that in 2025, Boval would conduct a third battle with Arthur Beterbiev, from whom he had previously selected the Absolute World Welfare Champion. However, in early August, the Bivola team stopped negotiations, and Beterbiev agreed to fight American Deon Nicholson at the tournament in Riyadh, which will be held on November 22.

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