Bivol vs Berridge

Who won Bivol vs Berridge?

Dmitry Bivol beat Robert Berridge by technical knockout in the 4th round on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017, at Forum, Nizhny Tagil.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Light Heavyweight division, which meant the weight limit was 175 pounds (12.5 stone or 79.4 kg).

This contest was for the vacant WBA light heavyweight championship of the world.

was defending his The Ring Light Heavyweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Artur Beterbiev in February 2025.He had held this belt for 1 month and 8 days.

He was also defending WBC World Light heavyweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Artur Beterbiev in February 2025. He had held this title for 1 month and 8 days.

Also, on the line was his IBF World Light Heavyweight Championship defense for the first time. He won this belt against Artur Beterbiev in February 2025. He had been recognised as this champion for 1 month and 8 days.

Finally, he was defending WBO World Light heavyweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Artur Beterbiev in February 2025. He had been WBO champion for 1 month and 8 days.

Finally, he was defending WBA Super World Light Heavyweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Artur Beterbiev in February 2025. He had been WBA champion for 1 month and 8 days.

Bivol vs Berridge stats

Back in February 2017, Dmitry Bivol stepped into the ring with an undefeated record of 8 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws.

Robert Berridge made his way to the ring with a record of 29 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw.

Dmitry Bivol was the younger man by 6 years, at 26 years old.

Bivol had a height advantage of 4 inches over Berridge. That also extended to a 2-inch reach advantage.

Dmitry Bivol fought out of the orthodox stance, while Robert Berridge was a southpaw.

Bivol was arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 27 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2014, 5 years and 7 months later than Berridge, whose first professional fight was in 2009. He had fought 56 more professional rounds, totaling 214 compared to Berridge's 158.

Activity check

In terms of activity leading into the fight, Robert Berridge had been fighting more than Dmitry Bivol.

Going into this contest, Dmitry Bivol had last fought 3 months and 25 days ago, while Robert Berridge's last outing had been 6 months and 25 days ago.

What were the odds on Bivol vs Berridge?

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