Abu Dhabi to host Dmitry Bivol-Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez title fight in November

The WBA light heavyweight title fight between Dmitry Bivol and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi this November.

The November 5 bout, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Matchroom Boxing, marks the emirate’s move into hosting major boxing events. It represents the first of the new “Champions Series” partnership between DCT-Abu Dhabi and Matchroom.

The title clash pits against one another two undefeated boxers, with champion Bivol 20-0 (11 KOs) having in May retained the belt with victory against Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. The Russian, 31, is widely considered to be among the top 10 pound-for-pound boxers in the world. Bivol will be making the ninth defence of his WBA crown.

20-0 vs 44-0