2010s–presentRussianOrthodoxactive
Dmitry Bivol
Record: 23–1 (12 KO)Weight class: Light heavyweightBorn: 1990-12-18
Titles & honours
- WBA Light Heavyweight Champion (2017–2024)
- Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion (October 2024–present)
Biography
Dmitry Yuryevich Bivol, born St. Petersburg, USSR in 1990, held the WBA light heavyweight title from 2017 and avenged his October 2024 split-decision loss to Artur Beterbiev by unanimous decision in their rematch the same month, becoming the four-belt undisputed light heavyweight champion. His most-discussed performance is the May 2022 unanimous decision over Canelo Álvarez — a textbook display of distance management and jab control against an opponent who had moved up a division. As of 2026 he is widely considered the top pound-for-pound technical boxer in the sport.