Dmitry Bivol is on track to face David Benavidez in an undisputed light-heavyweight title fight, with Lyndon Arthur predicting a win for the Russian boxer.
What's at stake for Dmitry Bivol?
The fight would be a significant step for Bivol, who aims to become the division's third two-time undisputed ruler, joining Maxie Rosenbloom and Bob Foster in the elite club.
Bivol made his ring return at the end of May, outpointing Michael Eifert in his first fight on Russian soil since 2021.
Who is Lyndon Arthur and what's his take on the fight?
Lyndon Arthur, who lost to Bivol in 2023, believes the Russian would "pepper" Benavidez if he is fully fit, citing Bivol's tricky style and fluent punching.
Arthur told BoxingScene: "I think Bivol peppers him. As long as he's the same Bivol that he was and has been, I think he peppers him."
What's the current situation with David Benavidez?
Benavidez, also known as "The Mexican Monster", has moved up to cruiserweight and it remains to be seen if he will be stripped of, or vacate, his belt at 175lbs, or if he will indeed move back down to face Bivol.
The 29-year-old looks set to remain at 200lbs for the time being, with an alternate title unification opportunity on the horizon.
Bivol's immediate mandatory obligation has been ticked off, and fans are keen to see the unified champion attempt to become the division's third two-time undisputed ruler.
As of May, Bivol ended 15 months of inactivity with a win, and his next fight is highly anticipated.
The proposed fight between Bivol and Benavidez is one of boxing's most in-demand clashes, with fans eagerly waiting for the outcome.