In Abu Dhabi, Dmitry Bivol performed well with the action today. Bivol has attained his WBA light heavyweight title.
The judges were officially released as 117-111, 117-111, and 118-110. The unofficial card for 118-110 falls into Bivol’s favor.
Bivol has performed well in his previous fight, earlier, he has never missed any chance to let Ramirez in against him.
After a somewhat tentative start in the first three rounds — where you arguably could have shaded two rounds to Ramirez — it was pretty much the Bivol show the rest of the way, other than a 10th round that he seemed to take off to keep some gas in the tank for the 11th and 12th frames.
Ramirez has earned a super middleweight title. The former fighter has gone through many battles in the past and has worked quite dramatically for his career. The growing years of his life ahs bring many challenges for him.
“They are two really different fighters. Before the fight with Canelo, I spent a lot of energy to be confident in preparation. Before this fight, I was relaxed,” Bivol said.
Asked about being the one on the front foot for much of the fight, Bivol said, “The lion is not the biggest animal in the jungle, but he is king. Yeah, ‘Zurdo’ is bigger than me — it doesn’t matter.”
“I proved myself that I can beat the best guys in the world,” he said of this year, then turned his attention to his repeated goal of fighting Artur Beterbiev.
“Now I want another guy who doesn’t know what losing is. I have a goal, I want to be the undisputed champion. It all depends on me.”
Bivol comitemd that he wants to fight for the next time, He made sure by saying, he clearly wants Beterbiev next, and not a money rematch with Canelo Alvarez. Beterbiev, who holds the WBC, IBF, and WBO titles. The match is currently expected to happen on January 28.
Dmitry Bivol and Gilberto Ramirez are both highly skilled boxers with impressive track records. Bivol, from Russia, has a professional record of 17 wins, with 11 of those coming by knockout. He is the current WBA Light Heavyweight Champion and is considered to be one of the best fighters in the division.
Ramirez, on the other hand, is a Mexican boxer with a professional record of 41 wins and 27 of those coming by knockout. He is a former WBO Super Middleweight Champion and has been on a winning streak since 2018.
The stakes are high for both fighters in this upcoming match. Bivol is defending his title and wants to continue to establish himself as the best in the division. Ramirez, on the other hand, is looking to prove that he is a force to be reckoned with in the light heavyweight division and secure his position as a top contender.
While the two fighters have similar records, they have very different fighting styles. Bivol is known for his technical skill and his ability to use his footwork to create openings for punch combinations. He is also known for being a powerful puncher, which could pose a challenge for Ramirez.
Ramirez, on the other hand, is a more aggressive fighter. He is known for his ability to take punches and continue to push forward. He also has a strong left hook, which he often uses to set up his opponents for knockouts.
Ultimately, this match is sure to be a thrilling one for boxing fans. Both fighters are skilled and hungry for a win, and it will be interesting to see how their different styles clash in the ring. The stakes are high, and the outcome of this match could have a significant impact on the landscape of the light heavyweight division.
