WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol’s next fight will take place in the United States. World of Boxing is working with HBO Executive Vice President Peter Nelson to pick a date for Bivol’s second title defense.

“In the first quarter of next year, we plan to organize a fight for Dmitry Bivol in the USA,” stated Andrey Ryabinsky of World of Boxing. “We hope that we will be able to negotiate a deal with one of the top opponents in the division. Dmitry is ready to fight the best and has been asking for a top-rated opponent.”

World of Boxing will partner with Main Events for the event.