World light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol (pictured) notified the WBC through his attorney Patrick English, that he is vacating the WBC title. Bivol became the WBC light heavyweight champion by defeating Artur Beterbiev via majority decision in a great fight, held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in February. Bivol also won a rematch against Beterbiev and is said to be headed towards a third fight with Beterbiev. The true world champion, Bivol continues to hold the WBO, IBF and WBA titles. In the light of Bivo's decision, the WBC has elevated its interim champion, David Benavides to the full WBC title. Benavidez defended his interim WBC light heavyweight title also in February, defeating Cuban David Morrell in a tough, exacting fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In its announcement, the WBC wished Bivol success in his future and confirmed Benavidez as the WBC light heavyweight champion.