How’s about a style analysis of Dmitry Bivol, the outstanding Russian light heavy? There’s a huge amount to learn from this guy and this is one of the boxing style analysis videos that I’ve enjoyed doing most.
Bivol is a veteran of over 280 amateur bouts, and this shows as he has evolved his style into the paid ranks. At the core of his boxing is the classic Eastern European style, bladed stance with the fluid moving in and out of range.
Bivol has grown his boxing style to suit the professional game. He combines solid defence with precision attacks and fluid movement. The 3 elements of the Bivol style that I particularly like:
- Wide Stance – Dmitry Bivol has a very wide, bladed stance. This gives him precise control when executing his pendulum step, a technique that is a constant in his boxing style.
- High Guard – Bivol has a high guard pretty much constantly. This allows him to make small adjustments to block incoming punches. He has a tight defense.
- Squared Upper Body – Despite his bladed stance, Bivol often squares his upper body and lifts his rear heel. This squared upper body has two benefits. Firstly he can use the double block and absorb incoming power shots on his arms so he can apply pressure. Secondly, he can overpower his jab, allowing him to really hurt opponents with his most often-used punch.
The Bivol Style in Your Heavy Bag Workouts
If you want to emulate Dmitry Bivol in your have bag work, check the this video out (it’s a lot harder than you might think!)
Would love to hear your thoughts 😉
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Fran
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Man, this is exactly what I wanted to see. A guy close to my age doing a full round so well. Defense, head movement, aggressive hits. Time to go hit the bag and see how well I can do. Thanks, Fran.
Thanks Jim
Glad it’s inspired a bit. We have to keep on keeping on 😉
Great video Fran, always appreciate your clear and concise analysis. Love your site and channel, keep it up!
Thanks very much Aidan, really appreciate you taking the time to watch and to leave a comment👍
Nice video Fran, appreciate it! I’m excited to see Bivol take on fellow Canadian Beterbiev (if it ever happens). Although I think Bivol has the upper hand…he seems to be one of the best boxers there are right now! And like you mentioned, he’s done it just by mastering the basics and fundamentals.
Thanks Dan. I do really like Beterbiev too…maybe my next assignment😉
Thanks Fran, the more I learn about the sport, the more attracted I am to the amateur code. It’s seems to me rightly or wrongly to be the pure sport of boxing, while pro boxing is just a business. The best don’t fight the best, the fights that need to happen don’t happen. Drug cheats. Dubious characters. The annoying theatre of the face off etc. I know the amateur side has its own flaws, that have led to the threat of being left out of the olympics for example, but without it, what do you get? Kids turning pro at 16? Or pro ranks full of unskilled you tubers?
Wow. Could not agree more, like you have read my mind there Richard…I have absolutely nothing whatsoever to add. Thank you👍
I enjoyed this video. Basic solid fundamentals that get the job done.
Thanks Kris. It’s a life lesson pal isn’t it, just do the basics well.