WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is slated to appear in the biggest fight of his career against undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev on February 22nd at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, as Bivol prepares to exact revenge for his last loss, his Ex-Wife Ekaterina Bivol has been making headlines for wanting his downfall.
In the aftermath of their divorce, Bivol’s ex-wife has levied several serious allegations against him, as she roots for Beterbiev to win in the upcoming fight. Amid all this drama in Bivol’s personal life, many in the community are wondering what led up to the contentious relationship between them. Here’s everything you need to know.
How did Dmitry Bivol meet his Ex-wife Ekaterina?
Dmitry Bivol met his ex-wife, Ekaterina, on a flight in 2007, long before his rise to boxing stardom. The two formed a connection and eventually married in 2013. They appeared to have had a strong relationship for over a decade. However, their marriage took a bitter turn, and they finalized their divorce in 2023.
How many kids do Bivol and Ekaterina have?
Dmitry Bivol and his ex-wife, Ekaterina, have two children together—sons named Miron and Nikon. Throughout their marriage, they appeared to have a stable family life, with Bivol often sharing moments with his children. However, following their divorce in 2023, Ekaterina was awarded custody of the kids.
Since the split, she has publicly criticized Bivol, particularly over financial support, claiming he only provides $1,100 per month for both children. Their ongoing disputes have played out on social media, adding a personal layer to Bivol’s otherwise successful boxing career.
What happened with Bivol and his ex-wife?
Dmitry Bivol’s divorce from ex-wife Ekaterina has turned public and messy. She accused him of emotional and physical abuse, claiming his fame after beating Canelo Alvarez in 2022 changed him. She also criticized his alleged lack of financial support for their children. Recently, Ekaterina has openly supported Artur Beterbiev ahead of Bivol’s October 12 fight and even leaked details about Bivol’s injuries, potentially aiding his opponent. Their turbulent split has added drama to Bivol’s career as he prepares for the rematch against Beterbiev—the undisputed light-heavyweight championship bout in Saudi Arabia.
Ekaterina Bivol celebrates Artur Beterbiev’s victory against Dmitry Bivol
Ekaterina Bivol, ex-wife of Dmitry Bivol, celebrated Artur Beterbiev’s controversial victory in their undisputed light-heavyweight clash. Hosting a live stream, she cheered as the decision was announced, declaring, “Karma reached Bivol,” and calling him an “idiot.”
Dmitry Bivol’s ex-wife was celebrating his loss to Artur Beterbiev tonight on a live stream… pic.twitter.com/VnMoVAeXQb
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) October 12, 2024
The judges’ decision sparked outrage, with promoter Eddie Hearn calling it “disgusting.” Despite the controversy, Beterbiev acknowledged his struggles in the fight, while Bivol accepted the result. A high-stakes rematch is set for February 22, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Dmitry Bivol married again, claims ex-wife
According to an Instagram post from MMA Fight Universe, Bivol’s Ex-Wife said, “Bivol converted to Islam and after that, he lost all his titles. I always used to meet him at the airport. when no one else did. Did you even know the name Bivol back then? I waited for you faithfully for 2-3 months. The fact that he treated us this way tears me apart with pain.”
“Rumors have long been circulating that Dima converted to Islam and married his mistress in a mosque according to Muslim customs. This was in June. After that, he lost all his titles. That’s all I have to say. Curtain,” the post quoting Bivol’s ex-wife said.
That being said, if not anyone else, Artur Beterbiev has one supporter, Ekaterina Bivol, rooting for him in the upcoming fight against Dmitry Bivol. However, the question now is, what do you think of the allegations Bivol’s ex-wife made against him?
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