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Dmitry Bivol and Gilberto Ramirez slug it out in Abu Dhabi. Getty
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Dmitry Bivol throws a right at Gilberto Ramirez on his way to victory in their WBA light-heavyweight title contest at Etihad Arena on November 5, 2022 in Abu Dhabi. Getty
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 05: Dmitrill Bivol celebrates victory after the WBA Super World Light Heavyweight Title fight between Dmitrii ivol and Gilberto Ramirez at Etihad Arena on November 05, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
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Dmitry Bivol throws a left at Gilberto Ramirez. Getty
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Dmitry Bivol throws a right at Gilberto Ramirez. Getty
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Dmitry Bivol punches Gilberto Ramirez at Etihad Arena. Getty
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Dmitry Bivol prepares for the fight. Getty
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Gilberto Ramirez prepares for the title fight. Getty
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Dmitry Bivol and Gilberto Ramirez slug it out in Abu Dhabi. Getty
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Dmitry Bivol throws a right at Gilberto Ramirez on his way to victory in their WBA light-heavyweight title contest at Etihad Arena on November 5, 2022 in Abu Dhabi. Getty
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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 05: Dmitrill Bivol celebrates victory after the WBA Super World Light Heavyweight Title fight between Dmitrii ivol and Gilberto Ramirez at Etihad Arena on November 05, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
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Dmitry Bivol throws a left at Gilberto Ramirez. Getty
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Dmitry Bivol throws a right at Gilberto Ramirez. Getty
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Dmitry Bivol punches Gilberto Ramirez at Etihad Arena. Getty
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Dmitry Bivol prepares for the fight. Getty
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Gilberto Ramirez prepares for the title fight. Getty
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Dmitry Bivol and Gilberto Ramirez slug it out in Abu Dhabi. Getty
Dmitry Bivol retains WBA title in Abu Dhabi after outclassing Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez
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