The former unified light heavyweight champion, Dmitry Bivol is one of the most significant active boxers on the planet. As of February 2025, he maintains an impeccable record of 23 wins and only 1 loss. Moreover, with a majority of his wins coming via knockout(12), Dmitry Bivol has a knockout rate of 52.17%.
However, on his next outing, Bivol will be tested against the undisputed and undefeated light heavyweight champion, Artur Beterbiev in a rematch. The winner of the bout will determine the undisputed light heavyweight champion on February 22, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Dmitry Bivol’s gym
While talking to The Ring in 2016, Bivol claimed that even though he lives in Russia, he relocated to California, United States for his training camps. He trains under Gennady Gushianov and the duo has been together for a long time.
However, most of Dmitry Bivol’s boxing matchups had been taking place in Saudi Arabia and hence, there are multiple sources claiming Bivol did not train in a particular gym throughout his career.
For his last bout against Artur Beterbiev, Bivol was training in a private gym at a resort in Turkey. While talking to BoxRaw’s founder, Ben Amanna on his YouTube channel, Bivol said that the gym they train in is a private one made by the resort owner and also claimed that Oleksandr Usyk had used the space while preparing for Tyson Fury.
Whereas, Bivol for his previous fight against Malik Zinad, was seen preparing in another gym named Cobra.
Additionally, there are media posted on Bivol’s Instagram, where the light heavyweight champion is seen working out at Mike Tyson’s boxing club in UAE.
Dmitry Bivol’s team
Even though Dmitry Bivol can easily switch the places he trains at, the Russian champion always keeps his team together. Dmitry Bivol trains under his head coach, Gennady Gushianov. Bivol also has a strength and conditioning coach, Taylor Ramsdell. Ramsdell helps Bivol maintain his strength, functionality, and explosiveness inside the ring.
Apart from these two coaches, Bivol’s team consists of multiple sparring partners from different weight classes and also his managerial team, headed by Vadim Kornilov.
*Last updated on February 12, 2025.
FAQs on Dmitry Bivol's training
A. While talking to The Ring in 2016, Bivol claimed that even though he lives in Russia, he relocated to California, United States for his training camps.
A. With an impeccable record of 23 wins and 1 loss, as of February 2025.
A. Dmitry Bivol is 34 years old.
A. Dmitry Bivol trains under his head coach, Gennady Gushianov, and also has a strength and conditioning coach, Taylor Ramsdell.
