WBA Russian Light Heavyweight Champion (Super) Dmitry Bivol in an interview with , he said that many recognitions as the best boxer of the year, including according to , motivate him to further achievements in 2023.
Bivol, thanks to his victories over the Mexicans Saul Alvarez and Gilberto Ramirez, was recognized as the best boxer by many publications and organizations, in particular by the WBA.
– Now it’s hard to list all the publications and organizations that recognized you as the best boxer of 2022. What is your reaction to the headlines: “Dmitry Bivol is the best boxer according to…”?
– Frankly, it’s very nice. It’s good when the WBA recognized him as the best. I did not dwell on it, it was not my goal. I think it’s a nice Christmas bonus. Great.
Well, how not to pay attention to the recognition of the WBA. I have been boxing with them for so many years and now I was recognized as the best. Of course, I’m careful.
– Do you understand that you have raised the bar a lot and that you will now have to hold it? In other words, 2023 will probably be even more difficult in this respect.
– Just these confessions, in fact, are very motivating. I hope that in 2023 this motivation will fuel me towards new achievements.
– You have become the best boxer of 2022 according to experts, and according to Match audience and subscribers! Fighter”.
– I am very happy. Thank you for this recognition. Guys, thank you for loving boxing, following my performance and enjoying it. I am grateful, it is very motivating for the future.
In the next few days, read a long interview with Dmitry Bivol on .
Source : MatchTV

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