On October 29, 2016, in Yekaterinburg, Russia, young light-heavyweight prospect Dmitry Bivol showed why he was destined for bigger nights when he stepped in the ring with Yevgenii Makhteienko. Bivol, already coming off winning the interim WBA light heavyweight title, controlled the fight from bell to bell. Using a sharp jab, slick timing, and superb footwork, he kept Makhteienko off balance and unable to mount sustained offense. Makhteienko showed grit and toughness, but he couldn’t match Bivol’s precision or consistency in the pocket. After 10 competitive rounds of disciplined boxing at 175 lbs, the judges saw it clearly — Bivol earned a unanimous decision victory, steadily building his résumé on the path toward world-class status. It was another defining early moment for a fighter who would go on to dominate the division. Tapology 📍 Date: October 29, 2016 📍 Location: Arena, Yekaterinburg, Russia 🏆 Result: Bivol wins by Unanimous Decision (10 rounds) 🏆 Weight Class: Light Heavyweight 🔥 A rising star sharpening his tools — young Bivol showed the poise and skill that foretold his future as a top-level champion. ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ to the channel people -------------------- 00:00 Round 1 2:33 Round 2 4:45 Round 3 6:35 Round 4 -------------------- ✅Follow me ✅ insta @charlessalbox facebook @charlessalbox #boxing #bivol #dmitrybivol