Dmitry Bivol: Biography, record, fights and more

Dmitry Bivol is the WBA light heavyweight champion. Bivol won the title by defeating Trent Broadhurst by first-round KO in November 2017. During those six years, he has defended the title nine times, including victories over Canelo Alvarez and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez in 2022.

Next fight: Oct. 12 vs. Artur Beterbiev

Record: 23-0, 12 KOs
DOB: Dec. 18, 1990
Age: 33
Stance: Orthodox
Reach: 72 inches
Height: 6-foot-0

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