Dmitry Bivol: record, next fight and profile →
Bivol, Arthur Press Conference Photos Gallery - Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced today that Riyadh Season 2023 will play host to the ‘Day of Reckoning’, featuring some of the most famous boxing world champions and leading contenders from the top weight divisions on Saturday, December 23, at Kingdom Arena.
The big December event in Saudi Arabia was finalized earlier today at the official press conference. On December 23 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - a big eight fight card will play out with numerous key heavyweight fights from top to bottom.
The handlers for WBA 'regular' super middleweight champion David Morrel have denied circulating reports which claim the unbeaten Cuban rejected a potential offer to move up in weight for a fight with WBA light heavyweight king Dmitry Bivol.
The top handler for Dmitry Bivol has strong belief that a fight with Artur Beterbiev will materialize next summer. An undisputed light heavyweight title bout between Bivol, the WBA titlist, and Beterbiev, the unified IBF, WBO, WBC champion, is among the most compelling matchups that can be made in boxing, but business politics have largely stymied efforts (if there have been any) to stage that fight.
Seldom does any fighter, outside of the big boys in the heavyweight division, remain in one weight class for the entirety of their careers. Like everyone else, boxers, no matter how disciplined they appear to be, their bodies change over time.
The manager of Dmitry Bivol has revealed a shortlist of opponents his team has in mind for his charge’s long awaited return to the ring. Bivol, the WBA 175-pound titlist from Russia, has not fought since he soundly outpointed Gilberto Ramirez one year ago, in November. Prior to that win, Bivol was coming off the biggest moment of his professional career, a unanimous decision over 168-pound undisputed champion Canelo Alvarez.
Reigning fighter of the year Dmitry Bivol has had a forgettable 2023. After decisively beating Canelo Alvarez and Gilberto Ramirez in a banner 2022, the WBA light heavyweight champion has failed to enter the ring so far this year, joining a growing list of top fighters who are inactive.
Dmitry Bivol was expecting nothing more than a fun show, a circus-like atmosphere, and a unique sort of night. The Russian native wasn’t sure when the next time a big-time former UFC name would enter the ring against a current boxing star. So, with Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury getting it on, Bivol made sure he was in attendance.
Soft-spoken with little to say at times, Dmitry Bivol comes across as a stoic figure. It isn’t because he’s apathetic but more times than not, Bivol isn’t moved by much of anything. Yet, when Terence Crawford’s name is brought up in conversations, he has a ton to say.
Artur Beterbiev couldn’t help taking a verbal jab at Dmitry Bivol in a recent face-to-face encounter. The Russian light heavyweight champions took part in a jovial, mock face-off during fight week proceedings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the high profile heavyweight contest on Saturday between WBC titlist Tyson Fury and former UFC champion Francis Ngannou.