Best fights of Dmitry Bivol
Over 12 years as a professional, Dmitry Bivol has compiled a 25-1 (12) record, including 20 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dmitry Bivol defeats Canelo Álvarez
On May 7, 2022 Dmitry Bivol defended his WBA (Super) light heavyweight title against Canelo Álvarez. Bivol was 31 years old with a record of 19-0, and Álvarez was 31 with a record of 57-1-2. Bivol was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Álvarez was on a 8-fight winning streak. Bivol won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Dmitry Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in their 2nd fight
On February 22, 2025 Dmitry Bivol fought Artur Beterbiev for the undisputed light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Bivol was 34 years old with a record of 23-1, and Beterbiev was 40 with a record of 21-0. Bivol was coming off a loss, while Beterbiev was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Bivol won via majority decision. Crowned the undisputed light heavyweight champion.
3. Dmitry Bivol defeats Gilberto Ramírez
On November 5, 2022 Dmitry Bivol defended his WBA (Super) light heavyweight title against Gilberto Ramírez. Bivol was 31 years old with a record of 20-0, and Ramírez was 31 with a record of 44-0. Bivol was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Ramírez was on an undefeated 44-fight winning streak. Bivol won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Dmitry Bivol defeats Joe Smith Jr.
On March 9, 2019 Dmitry Bivol defended his WBA light heavyweight title against Joe Smith Jr.. Bivol was 28 years old with a record of 15-0, and Jr. was 29 with a record of 24-2. Bivol was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Jr. was coming off a win. Bivol won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Dmitry Bivol KOs Sullivan Barrera
On March 3, 2018 Dmitry Bivol defended his WBA light heavyweight title against Sullivan Barrera. Bivol was 27 years old with a record of 12-0, and Barrera was 36 with a record of 21-1. Bivol was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Barrera was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bivol stopped Sullivan Barrera via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
6. Dmitry Bivol defeats Lyndon Arthur
On December 23, 2023 Dmitry Bivol, the WBA (Super) light heavyweight champion, met Lyndon Arthur, the IBO light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Bivol was 33 years old with a record of 21-0, and Arthur was 32 with a record of 23-1. Bivol was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Arthur was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bivol won via unanimous decision. Became the unified light heavyweight champion.
7. Dmitry Bivol defeats Jean Pascal
On November 24, 2018 Dmitry Bivol defended his WBA light heavyweight title against Jean Pascal. Bivol was 27 years old with a record of 14-0, and Pascal was 36 with a record of 33-5-1. Bivol was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Pascal was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bivol won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Dmitry Bivol defeats Umar Salamov
On December 11, 2021 Dmitry Bivol defended his WBA (Super) light heavyweight title against Umar Salamov. Bivol was 30 years old with a record of 18-0, and Salamov was 27 with a record of 26-1. Bivol was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Salamov was on a 7-fight winning streak. Bivol won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Dmitry Bivol defeats Isaac Chilemba
On August 4, 2018 Dmitry Bivol defended his WBA light heavyweight title against Isaac Chilemba. Bivol was 27 years old with a record of 13-0, and Chilemba was 31 with a record of 25-5-2. Bivol was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Chilemba was coming off a win. Bivol won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Dmitry Bivol defeats Lenin Castillo
On October 12, 2019 Dmitry Bivol defended his WBA (Super) light heavyweight title against Lenin Castillo. Bivol was 28 years old with a record of 16-0, and Castillo was 31 with a record of 20-2-1. Bivol was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Castillo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bivol won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.