WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol delivered another masterful performance against Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi.
Making his first appearance inside the squared circle since his shocking upset of boxing icon Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in May, the undefeated Russian scored his 21st career victory over dangerous Mexican fighter Gilberto Ramirez. In the early going, Ramirez appeared to win the second and third rounds as Bivol spent time feeling out the larger Ramirez, developing a plan of attack.
Once the fourth round began, Bivol took over and delivered a master class, leaving his Mexican opponent with no answer other than to defend against the relentless attack of Bivol. Forced to defend, Ramirez was unable to muster any offense, leaving no question as to who the winner was going to the judge’s scorecards.
“Zurdo is bigger than me but it doesn’t matter,” Bivol said after the fight. “I proved myself that I can beat the best guy in the world [in Canelo Alvarez], I was happy. And now, I beat another guy who doesn’t know what [losing] is. It means a lot for me.
“I have a goal, I want to be undisputed champion.”
Check Out Highlights Below From Dmitry Bivol vs. Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez on Saturday Night
Dmitry Bivol is READY 🔥#BivolZurdo pic.twitter.com/oozuwJiQ6z
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) November 5, 2022
Spicy end to the 1st round 👀#BivolZurdo pic.twitter.com/F3qYaqRqE9
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) November 5, 2022
That quickness from Bivol 😮💨#BivolZurdo pic.twitter.com/PmR395XiBV
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) November 5, 2022
🎥 Bivol on 🔝#BivolZurdo pic.twitter.com/9t3koGalxs
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) November 5, 2022
Dmitry Bivol is a MACHINE 🔥#BivolZurdo pic.twitter.com/u54VLReIic
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) November 5, 2022
Both fighters go out swinging as this one comes to an end 👏#BivolZurdo pic.twitter.com/EeJ5ucZibu
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) November 5, 2022
"I proved myself" 🗣️
"I want to be undisputed champion" 🗣️#BivolZurdo pic.twitter.com/9WGFd4jkmo— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) November 5, 2022
