Champ Bivol dominant in latest title bout (VIDEO)

Dmitry Bivol handed Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez his first-ever career defeat on Saturday

Dmitry Bivol’s reputation has been further enhanced after he scored a one-sided win against the previously unbeaten Mexican star Gilberto Ramirez in Abu Dhabi late on Saturday.

Russian-Kyrgyz champion Bivol, 31, stunned the boxing community in May when he became the first man in almost a decade to defeat Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, outpointing the Mexican icon to retain his WBA (Super) light-heavyweight title. He played spoiler to another Mexican standout as he handed Ramirez his first-ever loss in his 45th career bout.

Bivol, who was giving away two inches in height and three inches in reach, didn’t allow the size disparity to dictate the fight as he fought off Ramirez’s peppering jabs.

The champion landed the first telling blow of the contest – a straight right which tested the Mexican’s chin – and he continued to use impressive footwork to avoid any type of riposte from his opponent.

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