Kudryashov called Bivol the best boxer of the year

Russian boxer Dmitry Kudryashov, who is called the Russian Sledgehammer, said that he fully agrees with the recognition of Dmitry Bivol as the best boxer of the year according to ESPN.

According to him, the Russian has shown himself to be a very strong boxer.

“Dima is the best. Now all TV channels will recognize him, because he is really the best. He beat the star (Saul Canelo) Alvarez, beat another Mexican (talking about Gilberto Ramirez). It seems that he did a lot”– said Kudryashov.

According to him, after the victory over Alvarez, the Russian knows the whole world, he will only gain popularity.

“Alvarez is a money machine. Dima beat him and became popular all over the world. What makes Dmitry Bivol the best? It’s his skills, his discipline. It’s just his ability to box. Deserved that he is the best boxer of this year, the discovery of this year”– said Kudryashov.

According to him, in a duel with Alvarez, Bivol was unrealistic to outbox.

“He strictly adheres to the plan, clearly maintains discipline, so Bivol is number one”he added.

Note that on May 8, Russian Dmitry Bivol defeated Saul Canelo Alvarez from Mexico and defended his WBA light heavyweight title. The fight took place in Las Vegas.

After that, on November 6, Bivol defeated Mexican Gilberto Ramirez and defended his WBA world title. Bivol has already defended the WBA title ten times, which he has held since 2017. In the professional ring, Dmitry is still undefeated: he has 21 wins, 11 of them by knockout.

On December 13, Bivol was recognized as the best boxer in the world by the World Boxing Association (WBA).

And on December 17, the American sports portal ESPN recognized Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol as the best athlete of 2022.