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Dmitry Bivol

Light Heavyweight · Russia · Boxing

Last updated: 2026-06-30

Fighting style

Textbook boxer-puncher with a high-volume jab and ring IQ

Signature

A relentless, accurate jab and disciplined output

Record & stats

25Wins1Losses0Draws12Finishes
DivisionLight Heavyweight
CategoriesBoxing
PromotionBoxing
NationalityRussia
BornTokmok, Kyrgyzstan
Pro debut2014
Height183cm6′0″
Reach183cm6′0″
StanceOrthodox
Age35
KO rate48%
StatusActive

How the wins come

48% Finish rate
  • 12 KO/TKO · 48%
  • 13 Decision · 52%

Titles & honors

  • WBA / IBF Light Heavyweight Champion
  • The Ring Champion

Biography

Dmitry Bivol is the undisputed light heavyweight champion and one of boxing's most polished technicians. Born in Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan and fighting out of Russia, he turned pro in 2014 and built his reputation on textbook fundamentals: a relentless, accurate jab, sharp footwork and disciplined, high-volume output.

He held the WBA light heavyweight title for roughly five years, and authored his signature win in May 2022 by clearly outpointing Canelo Alvarez over 12 rounds — a performance that reshaped the division. His only career loss came in October 2024, a close majority decision to Artur Beterbiev in an all-Russian undisputed unification.

Bivol avenged it emphatically just four months later, beating Beterbiev in their February 2025 rematch to become undisputed light heavyweight champion. He defended with a shutout unanimous decision over Michael Eifert in May 2026.

As of June 2026 he is 25-1 (12 KOs) and the reigning undisputed 175-pound king, with a Beterbiev trilogy under discussion.

Fight history

  • WMichael EifertW UD 12May 30, 2026 · Yekaterinburg (WBA/IBF defense)
  • WArtur BeterbievW MD 12Feb 22, 2025 · Riyadh (undisputed LHW)

FAQ

Did Dmitry Bivol beat Canelo Alvarez?
Yes. He won a clear unanimous decision over Canelo in May 2022 to defend his WBA light heavyweight title.
What is Dmitry Bivol's record?
He is 25-1 with 12 knockouts as of June 2026.
Who beat Dmitry Bivol?
His only loss is to Artur Beterbiev in October 2024 — which he avenged in their February 2025 rematch.
Is Bivol the undisputed champion?
Yes. He became undisputed light heavyweight champion by beating Beterbiev in the February 2025 rematch.
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