The personal life of WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has been thrust into the spotlight just weeks before his highly anticipated bout against Artur Beterbiev. Bivol’s ex-wife, Ekaterina, has launched a scathing social media campaign, making serious allegations against the undefeated Russian boxer and even sharing intimate details about his physical vulnerabilities.
The couple, who met on a card in August 2007 and married in July 2013, announced their divorce in August 2023. According to Ekaterina, their relationship began to deteriorate following Bivol’s victory over Canelo Alvarez in 2022. She claims that fame and success changed her ex-husband, leading to their separation.
Ekaterina has been vocal about her struggles with single parenthood since the split, accusing Bivol of providing inadequate child support for their two sons, Miron and Nikon. She alleges that the boxer contributes only $1,100 per month, despite his considerable earnings from his professional career. Furthermore, she has accused Bivol of concealing his wealth in foreign bank accounts.
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In a series of explosive social media posts, Ekaterina has made even more serious accusations against her ex-husband. She claims to have suffered physical and psychological abuse at the hands of Bivol and his mother, even sharing photos of alleged bruises as evidence. Ekaterina stated that her own father discouraged her from reporting these incidents to the authorities.
Perhaps most surprisingly, Ekaterina has taken the unusual step of publicly supporting Bivol’s opponent, Artur Beterbiev, in their upcoming match. She has gone so far as to disclose information about Bivol’s alleged physical weaknesses and injuries on her Instagram account, potentially providing valuable insight to his rival.
The timing of Ekaterina’s campaign, just weeks before one of the biggest fights of Bivol’s career, has raised eyebrows in the boxing community. The highly anticipated Riyadh season-sponsored bout between Bivol and Beterbiev is scheduled for October 12, and these revelations could potentially impact Bivol’s mental state and preparation for the fight.
