What happened between Dmitry Bivol and ex-wife Ekaterina? Explaining abuse and alimony allegations after she voices support for Artur Beterbiev

As WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol prepares for a monumental showdown against Artur Beterbiev on Oct. 12, his personal life is unraveling in the public eye. The aftermath of his divorce from ex-wife Ekaterina Bivol has turned contentious, with Ekaterina leveling serious allegations against the undefeated boxer.

According to reports, the relationship turned sour after Bivol's victory over Canelo Alvarez in 2022. Ekaterina claims that the fame and fortune brought on by Bivol's boxing success changed him fundamentally. Just a year after the Alvarez bout, the couple separated, and Ekaterina has since launched a string of accusations against her ex-husband via social media.

She has publicly criticized Bivol's alleged stinginess regarding child support payments for their two sons, stating he only contributes $1,100 per month while accusing him of hiding his wealth in overseas bank accounts. Moreover, she also asserted that Bivol was emotionally and physically abusive. She has shared several troubling posts that indicate that she seemingly suffered psychological trauma during their marriage.

A fan highlighted Ekaterina's Instagram posts under an X post by DAZN Boxing previewing the Russian's upcoming fight against Artur Beterbiev. In the posts, Ekaterina detailed the sequence of events leading up to the divorce, stating:

"After the Canelo fight, we moved to the [United] States because it was the idea of my ex [Bivol]. Then he left me there [when] he said that we would live there for one year together. But then suddenly his fight [against Gilberto Ramirez] was moved from the [United States] to the Emirates [UAE]. I lived there for five months and a half alone with my kids. And this is why the divorce started because I was unhappy there. I love Russia."

She added:

"And he was telling me all this sh*t like he will give me money. Like all these men who think they can buy us [women]. He moved from the apartment and my kids were shocked too. And after two weeks he came and said, 'You know what? I think it's bad for my career to get divorced. Maybe, we just live separately but legally married.' Then I told him it doesn't work for me and you betrayed me."

Ekaterina has been openly vocal about her support for Artur Beterbiev ahead of the Bivol clash.

Check out the X posts below:

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Eddie Hearn previews the upcoming Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol clash

Artur Beterbiev seems confident going into the clash against Dmitry Bivol on Oct.12. With an impressive record of 20 knockouts in 20 fights, Beterbiev is known for his devastating power.

British promoter Eddie Hearn has described this bout as a "generational clash," emphasizing the significance of both fighters being undefeated and at the top of their game. Previewing the clash in an interview with Boxing News, he said:

“I appreciate that there are bigger fights commercially than this, but tell me a better fight. This is a top fight. It’s for the undisputed light heavyweight championship with the two best light heavyweights in the world with every belt in boxing on the line. So, for me, I can’t wait... Bivol is the master boxer, and Artur Beterbiev is a destruction machine. He’s a very powerful, incredible fighter. It’s two of the best in the sport going at it."

Catch Eddie Hearn's comments below: