Dmitry Bivol failed to win via stoppage vs Gilberto Ramirez but his dominance throughout fight saw him bag unanimous decision win and successfully defend his WBA (Super) title, know the full undercard results and purse
Saturday in Abu Dhabi, Dmitry Bivol put on a strong performance against challenger Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, which helped him successfully defend his WBA light heavyweight title for the ninth time in his career. This result also meant that undefeated streak of Ramirez is now over, while Bivol’s streak continues.
Dmitry Bivol vs Gilberto Ramirez Purse, Payouts, Winner, Full Fight Card Results, Score, Boxing Match Highlights
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As per various sources, Dmitry Bivol will earn confirmed purse of $500,000 along with 60% of PPV share, which can amount $1.5 Million. Meanwhile, challenger Gilberto Ramirez will bag $350,000 confirmed purse plus 40% of PPV share This means, Ramirez’s total earning can rise till $650,000.
On November 5, highly anticipated match between Dmitry Bivol and Gilberto Ramirez was scheduled at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena. The ring-walks for this match between Bivol and Ramirez began at 5:30 PM GMT (1:30 PM ET). In this 12-round light heavyweight main event, Bivol’s WBA world championship was on the line and Bivol retained his title after an unanimous decision win. Chantelle Cameron defeated Jessica McCaskill in the co-main event to win the title of women’s undisputed lightweight champion.
Full Fight Card Results
- Dmitry Bivol defeated Gilberto Ramirez: For Bivol’s WBA light heavyweight title
- Chantelle Cameron won against Jessica McCaskill: For WBC, WBA, WBO, & IBF Women’s super lightweight titles
- Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov defeated Zelfa Barrett: For IBF super featherweight title
- Galal Yafai won against Gohan Rodriguez Garcia: Flyweight
- Khalid Yafai defeated Jerald Paclar: Bantamweight
- Majid Al Naqbi lost against John Lawrence Ordonio: Super lightweight
Dmitry Bivol vs Gilberto Ramirez Match Events & How it Unfolded?
Ramirez appeared to win rounds two and three while Bivol was developing a suitable strategy for assault, therefore it took Bivol three rounds to gauge his larger opponent. Ramirez was stunned by Bivol’s confident jabs and one-two combos as early as Round 4 of the fight, which helped Bivol gain momentum of the fight. Short left hooks and one-two-one combos were added to Bivol’s repertoire as the battle progressed, and he began to exert a stronger hold over the action and pace.
Ramirez struggled against Bivol’s adaptable and skilled boxing, even when he tried to make concerted assault and drive Bivol back to the ropes during middle rounds. Ramirez was forced to think throughout the whole battle, but Bivol regularly ruined his plans by hitting punches that were obviously painful. Bivol didn’t force the stoppage, but it appeared that he was aiming for one. Ramirez may be stunned and thrown off balance by Bivol, but the Mexican could not be defeated or have his will to fight broken. Ramirez wasn’t too skilled to be surpassed, but he was also too huge to be overcome.
Despite struggling largely, Ramirez was able to stand in the ring for entirety of 12 rounds to avoid KO defeat. However, judges were convinced that Bivol deserves win after watching his versatile boxing abilities and hence, handed him unanimous decision win. Ultimately, Bivol won the fight by score of 118-110, 117-111, 117-111.
Dmitry Bivol vs Gilberto Ramirez Post-match Reactions & Next Fight for Bivol
After breaking undefeated streak of Ramirez via unanimous decision win, WBA title-holder Bivol now hopes for undisputed title fight against WBC, IBF, & WBO unified champion Artur Beterbiev. As of now, Beterbiev is busy with planning for his upcoming title defense against Anthony Yarde, which will take place in January 2023. However, if Beterbiev manages to retain his titles, it is likely that he will gladly accept undisputed championship fight against Bivol.
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