Dmitry Bivol: record, next fight and profile →
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Gilberto Ramirez is a former 168-pound WBO champion who’s been fighting at 175 pounds ever since April 2019, putting together wins against the likes of Yunieski Gonzalez and Sullivan Barrera, among others.
Bivol, Ramirez Weights Photos Gallery - Dmitry Bivol defends his WBA Light-Heavyweight World Title against Mandatory Challenger Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Saturday November 5, live to subscribers worldwide on DAZN (excluding South Korea and MENA). (photos by Mark Robinson)
Dmitry Bivol is set to follow up on the biggest win of his career. It comes against an upset-minded former titlist in undefeated southpaw Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez, as the two are set to collide for Bivol’s WBA light heavyweight title. Both boxers made weight for their scheduled 12-round clash atop a loaded DAZN telecast that airs Saturday (1:30 p.m. ET) presented by Matchroom Boxing in its ‘Champion Series’ launch from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Dmitry Bivol and members of his team couldn’t help but laugh. They think it’s ridiculous that Gilberto Ramirez even suggested Bivol ducked him, especially since the unbeaten WBA light heavyweight champion embraced a showdown with the icon considered boxing’s best pound-for-pound prior to Bivol’s
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Gilberto Ramirez is looking to accomplish for his Mexican countrymen what Canelo Alvarez couldn't do - beat Dmitry Bivol.
Bivol, Ramirez Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Dmitry Bivol defends his WBA Light-Heavyweight World Title against Mandatory Challenger Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Saturday November 5, live to subscribers worldwide on DAZN (excluding South Korea and MENA).
Gilberto Ramirez will face the toughest test of his 13-year career when he takes on WBA light heavyweight titleholder Dmitry Bivol on Nov. 5 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on DAZN.
By Tris Dixon - It sounds like a regular line, almost a throwaway, but it’s not. When light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol says, “Boxing is not only about hitting, it’s about defence, too,” he means it, and our conversation takes an immediate turn.
Promoter Eddie Hearn, who worked with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez for his last few fights, says the Mexican superstar is still mentally focused on a rematch with WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.
Canelo Alvarez has done his best to distance himself from his recent shortcomings. After pilfering every world at 168-pounds, the Mexican star brazenly made the move seven pounds north. Having competed at the 175-pound weight limit in years past, Alvarez was confident in his ability to face larger men. In his first