Dmitry Bivol faces a battle not solely a forthcoming battle with Artur Beterbiev however along with his ex-wife over baby assist funds.
Ekaterina Bivol is searching the world ruler for paying simply over a thousand bucks a month for his two sons. Kate is pushing to out Bivol over the matter, which comes sizzling on the heels of abuse allegations made by the now estranged mom of his kids,
Kate has launched a social media marketing campaign and has amassed a following of over 30,000 on Instagram alone. She’s vowed to not cease till justice is finished.
“Cancel Bivol for paying solely 1100 [dollars] monthly for each children! He’s hiding his overseas financial institution accounts,” Kate alleged. Beneath a photograph of Bivol at his most up-to-date press convention, she added, “My kids and I are [cheering] for Artur!”
Bivol, who reportedly earned a $5 million paycheck when defeating Canelo Alvarez in 2022, is prone to make twice that in a Could 2025 rematch. To start with, the WBA gentle heavyweight champion should defeat Beterbiev to develop into the undisputed titleholder at 175 kilos. If that occurs on October 12 towards Beterbiev, solely then will Canelo contemplate a revenge mission.
On his battle subsequent month, Bivol mentioned, “Once I signed a contract to be a professional boxer, I had a aim to develop into undisputed. Every part that I’ve gone by has been for that. I did it to realize my aim. Even the struggle towards Canelo. It was my ticket for giant fights. And now I’m joyful I’ll have this struggle on June 1 for all of the belts.”
He added, “For each coaching camp, I feel my opponent is probably the most harmful opponent on this planet. This helps me to be centered and critical in my coaching.
“After all, he’s considered one of my most harmful opponents. You see his file and his fights. He’s highly effective. It makes me extra excited to struggle towards him as a result of I really like challenges.
“I like to be examined. This struggle is a big check for me.”
On whether or not he can win, Bivol concluded, “Each particular person is completely different. Not solely me. I’ve good expertise, and I imagine in my expertise. I’ve been in boxing for 28 years. I’ve been in boxing ever since I can keep in mind. I really like this sport, and I feel my expertise will assist me. And my mentality, expertise, and camp. I imagine I may be undisputed.”
Irrespective of the outcome towards Beterbiev, Bivol’s ex-wife is proving to be a formidable opponent.
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