Dmitry Bivol

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1. When was Dmitry Bivol born?December 18, 1990
2. Where was Dmitry Bivol born?Fakel, Soviet Union (now Russia)
3. What is Dmitry Bivol known for?Dominant reign as undisputed light-heavyweight boxing champion
4. What is the career?Professional debut in 2014; recognized as Fighter of the Year in 2022
5. Who is Dmitry Bivol?Dmitry Bivol is a Russian professional boxer known for his strong boxing skills and smart fighting style. He has become one of the best in the light‑heavyweight division.
6. What major titles has he won?Bivol won the WBA light‑heavyweight 'Super' title in 2019 and later became the undisputed champion in February 2025, holding all major world titles in his weight class.

Light-Heavyweight Division: A weight class in boxing for competitors typically weighing between 168 and 175 pounds (76.2 to 79.4 kg).
Undisputed Champion: A boxer who holds all the major world championship titles from the recognized sanctioning bodies in their weight division.
Four-Belt Era: The current period in professional boxing where four major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) award world championship titles.
Ring Generalship: The ability of a boxer to control the pace, space, and action within the boxing ring.