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Dmitry Bivol Undergoes Back Surgery, Sidelining Unified Light Heavyweight Champion Until 2026

Summary by CBS Sports
Bivol has filed a medical exemption with the IBF after a successful surgery

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Dmitry Bivol is recovering from back surgery and will be out for the next 6-8 weeks. How will his career continue? Dmitry Bivol is recovering...

Fernando Sanz @fer_tito_14 The unified champion of semi-heavy weight (79.3 kg) Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 KO) has reported that he underwent surgery to address a physical problem that has affected him for more than a decade. The Russian boxer, who holds the titles of WBO, WBA and IBF, explained that the operation was necessary to alleviate the discomfort he experienced in the back, which intensified with each training period.

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Boxing News 24 broke the news in on Friday, August 8, 2025.
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