Dmitry Bivol, born on December 18, 1990, in Tokmak, Kyrgyzstan, is an accomplished Russian professional boxer who fights in the light heavyweight division. He is a former WBA and IBO light heavyweight champion and has successfully defended the WBA belt multiple times since 2017. One of Bivol's most memorable victories occurred in May 2022 when he defeated the highly regarded Canelo Alvarez, retaining his WBA light heavyweight title. This victory significantly elevated his profile, especially in the United States, where he had been less known compared to other top fighters.
Throughout his career, Bivol has displayed elite technical proficiency and consistency, maintaining an unbeaten record of 23 wins. As of 2025, he is recognized as one of the top pound-for-pound boxers globally, with major rankings by The Ring, ESPN, and BoxRec placing him near the top of their lists. Bivol's next scheduled fight is against Artur Beterbiev on February 22, 2025, for the undisputed light heavyweight championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Dmitry Bivol's boxing record
Dmitry Bivol maintains a professional record of 23 wins and 1 loss, with 12 coming by knockout and 11 by decision, as of February 2025. Notable wins in his career include a dominant performance against Sullivan Barrera in 2018 and a landmark victory over Canelo Alvarez in May 2022, where Bivol retained his WBA light heavyweight title.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location |
| 24 | Loss | 23-1 | Artur Beterbiev | MD | 12 | 12 October, 2024 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 23 | Win | 23-0 | Malik Zinad | TKO | 6(12), 2:06 | 1 June 2024 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Lyndon Arthur | UD | 12 | 23 Dec 2023 | Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Gilberto Ramírez | UD | 12 | 5 Nov 2022 | Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Canelo Álvarez | UD | 12 | 7 May 2022 | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Umar Salamov | UD | 12 | 11 Dec 2021 | KRK Uralets, Ekaterinburg, Russia |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Craig Richards | UD | 12 | 1 May 2021 | AO Arena, Manchester, England |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Lenin Castillo | UD | 12 | 12 Oct 2019 | Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Joe Smith Jr. | UD | 12 | 9 Mar 2019 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Jean Pascal | UD | 12 | 24 Nov 2018 | Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Isaac Chilemba | UD | 12 | 4 Aug 2018 | Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Sullivan Barrera | TKO | 12 (12), 1:41 | 3 Mar 2018 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Trent Broadhurst | KO | 1 (12), 3:00 | 4 Nov 2017 | Casino de Salle Medecin, Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Cedric Agnew | TKO | 4 (10), 1:27 | 17 Jun 2017 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Samuel Clarkson | TKO | 4 (12), 1:40 | 14 Apr 2017 | MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S. |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Robert Berridge | TKO | 4 (12), 0:47 | 23 Feb 2017 | Nizhny Tagil Forum, Nizhny Tagil, Russia |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Yevgeni Makhteienko | UD | 10 | 29 Oct 2016 | Ekaterinburg Arena, Ekaterinburg, Russia |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Felix Valera | UD | 12 | 21 May 2016 | Khodynka Ice Palace, Moscow, Russia |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Cleiton Conceição | KO | 4 (10), 2:24 | 18 Feb 2016 | The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S. |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Jackson Junior | TKO | 4 (10), 1:59 | 4 Nov 2015 | TatNeft Arena, Kazan, Russia |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Felipe Romero | KO | 8 (8), 2:38 | 27 Aug 2015 | The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S. |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Joey Vegas | KO | 4 (8), 1:10 | 22 May 2015 | Luzhniki Palace of Sports, Moscow, Russia |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Konstantin Piternov | TKO | 3 (6), 1:12 | 10 Apr 2015 | Luzhniki Palace of Sports, Moscow, Russia |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jorge Rodriguez Olivera | TKO | 6 (6), 1:44 | 28 Nov 2014 | Luzhniki Palace of Sports, Moscow, Russia |
Dmitry Bivol vs. Canelo Alvarez
On May 7, 2022, Dmitry Bivol faced Canelo Alvarez at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Despite Canelo's reputation as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters, Bivol, the WBA light heavyweight champion, posed a serious threat with his technical skill, size, and power.
From the start, Bivol effectively used his jab and maintained a strong defense, blocking and dodging Canelo's combinations. His disciplined approach and footwork controlled the distance, preventing major blows from Canelo.
As the fight progressed, Bivol's confidence grew. He took control with precise punches and effective counters, frustrating the Mexican star. The fight went the full 12 rounds, and Bivol won by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring it 115-113.
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FAQs On Dmitry Bivol
A. Dmitry Bivol's boxing record as of February 2025 is 23 wins and 1 loss.
A. Dmitry Bivol has won 12 of his fights by way of knockout.
A. Dmitry Bivol has a knockout ratio of 52%.
A. No, Dmitry Bivol was defeated in his last fight against Artur Beterbiev.
