Dmitry Bivol’s Systematic Training & The Soviet Boxing School

[@BoxingLife]

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[@zhuangcorp]

I absolutely love the Soviet boxers. GGG, Bivol, Beterbiev, Lomachenko, Usyk, Janibek. They are so skilled

[@matthew-jy5jp]

Loma and usyk fight nothing like the others. Probably because they are Ukrainian and not Russian huh ?

[@mojoe6396]

Me too

[@suave676]

@@matthew-jy5jp Loma and Usyk, like soviet boxers, also utilise the in-and-out style through pendulum stepping footwork. The main difference is that Loma and Usyk fight out of the southpaw stance and have adjusted their style to make the most of this - while also using more level changes. At their core, they are the same base style.

[@ЭдуардГумеров-ы9о]

@@matthew-jy5jp Как ни крути а школа то советская,да

[@Huddz74]

You never heard of James toney

[@jeffbrown-ek8bg]

The biggest difference with bivol compared to any other boxer I have ever witnessed is his ego, it does not exist, he knows precisely when to step it up and slow it down, he doesn't listen to noise from his opponent nor from boxing fans. He simply reserves everything with his body and mind. Every time I have seen an opponent try to put on a lot of pressure and attack, he comes back x 2 and instantly stops them from even having the psychological edge that they can make him feel uncomfortable. This takes much more than elite skills it takes a very strong mind. When other boxers are looking for weakness and trying to expose other boxers, bivol is only focused on his strengths, that is why he is different to anyone currently in the boxing world.

[@snooz64]

For me the biggest difference, as Opetaia said is that he makes very un-natural movements look totally natural. His boxing looks very fluid and relaxed while he is doing the most complex combination of footwork, punches and stance.

[@Apoptoz337]

Diğerleri ringde dama oynarken Bivol satranç oynuyor😁

[@jeffbrown-ek8bg]

@@snooz64 yeah I love Jai, I am actually Australian and I love the way he boxes too. These kind of boxers are extremely rare, as they also have a lot of pop and power, which goes unnoticed until after the fight and you see the damage they have inflicted on their opponent.

[@jeffbrown-ek8bg]

@@Apoptoz337 indeed, men with such discipline focus and lack of care of outside noise often make such great athletes. I wouldn't be shocked if Bivol literally is a chess master too (despite it being a quote) haha.

[@LeadLeftLeon]

The most textbook Soviet boxer in decades

[@faithalone5081]

Funny thing hes not even russian

[@user-ku8ip3yy7q]

😂😂

[@travisberthold9659]

Textbook my AP53! Where's the jump between punches? Where's the Soviet jab? Nowhere 2 b seen!

[@Percules15]

@@faithalone5081he’s Soviet school. His country was Soviet

[@wickedfreestyle102]

suka

[@MrTooEarnestOnline]

I just gotta say I love the Soviet style of boxing. Not only the history of how it came about but the effectiveness of the footwork

[@Diablo-3323]

It's one of the most difficult styles to spar with, they can generate solid punching power whilst being extremely mobile.

[@faithalone5081]

​​@@Diablo-3323stiff jab, bodyshots and circle to power hand if they spam pendulum step

[@johnlyons4415]

@@faithalone5081 aaa09

[@souldry]

“Initially his parents envisioned a different path for him, emphasizing academics.” Not just initially. The man is a university graduate with a law degree. He can literally go practice law tomorrow if he wanted to.

[@lionel170]

@@souldry his Korean mother wasn't gonna let him skip college 😄

[@LP18888]

Ive met Dmitry in the local boxing gym, he's a really nice and humble guy.

[@venkateshv9514]

You are Lucky person , Mr.Bivol is friendly & simple.😊😊

[@TheMisanthroPunk]

It just seems that nowadays the eastern part of the world is finally gettin the recognition it always deserved in pretty much every field. And boxing is one of them.

[@LeadLeftLeon]

Master outfighter is the prettiest style imo. Great jab and footwork

[@DeanAdventure]

I have been to Kyrgyzstan. It is beautiful and wild! There is tough terrain every direction you look.

[@M-a-k-o]

How can one not respect and admire this champ. No drugs, sex parties, tattoos, trash talk. Just a humble, likeable guy with iron discipline and mental strength. I believe he beats Beterbiev come June 1st🏆 Thanks for the upload🙏

[@mixed7991]

they've robbed the win from him 🫤

[@M-a-k-o]

@@mixed7991 Indeed they did.

[@LeadLeftLeon]

The other unsung hero of boxing. Elie. A pioneer in going directly to the gyms to chat with fighters

[@thedude4232]

*gyms to annoy fighters

[@LeadLeftLeon]

It sounds like Bivol has a good competent team. And he’s a team player to top it all off

[@honoursplace3291]

A Bivol video by Boxing Life? Sign me up!

[@BoxingLife]

Enjoy!

[@ProBoxingTipsAndTricks]

im actually moving to st petersburg this week and im gonna be near his boxing gym wich is called mad boxing im going to box there try to get like 5 hours in a day

[@joshuapatrick682]

A musical term that I think applies here is articulation. This fighter has some of the cleanest technique I think I have ever seen.

[@_Vissal_]

Outstanding analysis and production as always Jamie.

[@BoxingLife]

Much appreciated vissal! Glad you enjoyed

[@WayneW3st]

Im 170 cm, southpaw and I felt in love with boxing recently. I never spar in my life but i felt in love with the way Bivol move. Is it possible for me to copy Bivol's style as I heard his boxing style is more suitable for tall people

[@tengerkhishig.s6807]

You dont have to be taller boxer to fight like Bivol. Although it is said that Bivol uses soviet style, there is a slight difference in Bivol's footwork compared to traditional soviet style footwork. For example, when Bivol fights in pendulum(shuttle), he does the in and out movement on his whole feet rather than on his toes. Landing on both feet flat on the ground has a crucial effect on delivering an accented punch. An accented punch is more like a whiplash type of punch that is sharp in rhythm and speed.

[@iAmDe123]

Bivol is quite small for his weight class and he makes it work.

[@mohamedazizouni4966]

Bivol keep his upper body loose in the fight , all of the intensity is in his feet .

[@malemasterrace478]

Watch bivol against zurdo who was atleast 3 or 4 inches taller.. He was in fighting, outfighting him whatever he wanted with that soviet style...

[@y0uth1nasia16]

bivol is actually relatively small for a light heavyweight

[@northernking2604]

He is a modern day great. I love how he beat everyones hero canelo without breaking a sweat

[@sharkheadstudios0985]

These kind of videos are my favorite my friend, thank you for a new one

[@BoxingLife]

Glad you like them!

[@Hunterrobinson-u4f]

He’s the reason I’m now utilizing, thriving, and progressing in the Soviet Style. Thank you Dmitry! 🥊🇷🇺❤️

[@joaquinvigil6568]

Great video! Could you look into Sugar Ray Leonard's training routine next? Another very disciplined fighter who Bivol takes inspiration from.

[@treydaypnw]

Bivol is a helluva fighter and one of the Best in the world. I don't see any fighter out there beating him.

[@itllkeal]

Hard to block a guy who holds his hands low. It takes away alot of the telegraphed punches so the jabs and hooks seem to find their mark. He's a true martial artist in my opinion.

[@LeadLeftLeon]

A disciplined in shape year round fighter

[@michaelthompson3286]

Absolutely fantastic fighter, was great to see him get a pretty brutal stoppage recently as well.

[@visioninvasion1271]

Lots of very interesting information in this video. Thanks for the well done job. Also it give me ideas to use some of those exercices in the boxing gym. Inspiration.

[@BoxingLife]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@00HoODBoy]

really like this quote around 9:05 about coaches. dunno, i find that it shows a reflective side and intelligence. soviet style is my favourite so its easy to see why i like bivol

[@Him23136]

I want to learn soviet boxing but i live right next to mexico so my gym only teaches that style of boxing

[@0M4RD13G0]

Try imitating him. He bounces back and forth, almost like as if you were dancing. Keep your shoulders and arms loose and relaxed 😌 only tense when you make contact

[@TJPitts-n4b]

Train it at home study and you can get it fs think about making it your own once you get it

[@MegaMarky82]

@@Him23136 Cuban boxing comes from Soviet boxing, they also pendulum step. If your near Mexico there will be a Cuban teaching boxing for you

[@mikeygallos5000]

He gained the respect of many Mexican fan (I'm sure others as well) when he beat up Canelo. Bivol is very impressive

[@bandilebertrandleopeng7046]

This has been one of your most detailed videos thus far. Thank you for the upload. Lol 07:00

[@BoxingLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TRS_StudiosC]

Thank you for the video G! I have been trying to find something like this on Bivol for quite some time now and this is finally the first video I came across that is this in-depth, as he is one of my favorite fighters and someone who's style I strive to adopt as a lightweight. God Bless you, brother, once again, thanks a lot for making this video!!!

[@BoxingLife]

No worries Gleb! Glad to hear it was useful!

[@LeadLeftLeon]

Bivol has quite Soviet background. Half Korean Half Moldovan [Romanian] born in Kyrgyzstan. But is ultimately a citizen of the Russian Empire.

[@Trysomieflexntjes]

He really looks like someone who wouldve been living right in the center between moldova and korea 😂

[@bergkampdennis5673]

i did not know moldovan is romanian thanks

[@tripleg8381]

@@bergkampdennis5673 he never mentioned himself as Romanian, he always says he’s of Moldovan and Korean nationality, so this Romanian association is the guy making up facts. Moldovans are not Romanians, just like Ukrainians are not Russians

[@Hyperborean_2]

@@tripleg8381 actually Moldova is Romania.. but after the ww2 Russia made it as a "tampon" between Europe and CCCP Research "Moldavia" - land between river Dniester and Carpathian Mountains

[@tripleg8381]

@@Hyperborean_2 only in imperialist head’s imagination it is one country. The cultural change and the fact that Bessarabia (including Moldova) was part of the Russian empire for centuries made Moldovans different to Romanians. Moldovans have their own dialect, most of them speak Russian, they have Russian and Ukrainian blood generally, and culturally they are more like mentioned countries rather than Romanians. Try to visit both countries some time

[@danieldijmarescu5291]

Bivol's my favourite boxer. Thanks, Jamie!

[@BoxingLife]

My pleasure Dan! Thanks for

[@venkateshv9514]

Real fighter Mr. Bivol He Always focus on sport.😊

[@LeeDonnelly-s6y]

It's so refreshing to see two guys, Bivol and Beterbiev, ascend to the top of their craft without diminishing themselves by acting like loud-mouthed, egotistical, money obsessed Americans. Halcyon days!

[@NoleGOAT]

Bivol is such a big inspiration to the others, great video 👏

[@LoneWolf_2308]

As always your videos are stunning‼️🥊 Keep going bro...

[@BoxingLife]

Thank you 🙌

[@geoffgeoff344]

Good job on the ways and means of bivol.great to see the background and broad coverage of his russian training system, his coaches and trainers.bivol is a true stoic,doesnt know how to pronounce the word surrender,singleminded focus on the job in front of him.essentially a straight punched with a sweeper hook, m he is beautiful free puncher straight and extended arms.his range is medium to long.he shortens slightly to medium when punching in volume,attack being his strong point very difficult with his straight punching at range with both hands to counter punch,monzon had the height and reach and punched long and straight both hands with hook and upper cut,like bivol an effective straight puncher.very difficult to beat by counter punchers.excellant style and motion conventional and consistant,attack, defend,counter attack with volume 5 to 6 straight punches,with sweep hook.great style,old school boxing,straight lines,minimum bob and weave stuff.no wasted dnergy in fancy defence,move back,arms up ,the counter forward movement good long range attacking punching.straight and in clusters,then in shots of 3 ,defence for counter flurry,depending on the volume in the counter flurry,his rate will rise to 5 to 6 punches and more.great machine style fighter with supa stoic attitude,hard to beat.respect,great video.

[@rhyskillz4525]

Congrats coach 🎉

[@Bhodisattiva]

I’m influenced by him I’m a bare knuckle boxer. I will use more of his techniques in my next fight

[@devicex14maxx]

Big fan Bivol he is the fkn BEST for sure!!!!!

[@RawiriWaru]

Wow that thumbnail is amazing! I love it for a wallpaper

[@2K00L2BTRU3]

It really bothers me when some people call him a boring and uninteresting boxer ❤

[@OriGummie]

Constant and relentless pressure of a jab is his shield and the sword. As soon as you start doing something, he stops you right at the tracks and never lets off not letting your to focus or come with a plan because you've gotta pay attention at all times, and if you don't, you will after 10th jab into your guard with you punching yourself essentially

[@willerkappers]

Thank you for video amazing video amazing fighter what a great men

[@999titu]

Usyk, Bivol, Terence, Loma ,Inoue

[@eirikrbloxharaldsson2394]

Add Madrimov as well

[@Getoffjt]

Just got a sub💪🏻 fire video!

[@BoxingLife]

Truly appreciated! Welcome!

[@adamturk7583]

Great vid lads

[@jjschm20]

The Soviets were also pioneers in doping regimes which obviously also helped their boxing programs. That being said, Bivol is one of my favorite fighters. One of the best pound for pound in the world today.

[@Resh_Labahata]

Thanks for thissss

[@robertperez8974]

Anybody ever heard of a boxer named Salvador Sanchez? Well he's back he's bivol now.

[@Hunterrobinson-u4f]

Wow, seeing that the Soviet Union focused mainly on amateur boxing, it’s clear that the Soviet school wanted them to definitely be ready, no bullshit. I like that. 🇷🇺👍🏻

[@karlanthonyangas9420]

Bivol, Lomachenko, Golovkin, Usyk, The Klitschkos are the peak examples of Soviet style boxing

[@bergkampdennis5673]

lomachenko is the fastest boxer in the history of boxing.

[@uncletheoneshotkid3001]

Israil Madrimov put himself in that category now too

[@turklurk]

If he went down in super middleweight, he could easily collect all the belts from Canelo. He's the smallest in the light heavyweight.

[@eliteboxfitness]

An excellent style and one of the few with the old soviet style that had success in the amateurs but very few in the pros with success using this style which many say came from a trainer called kusikyants. The style never really transitioned well into the pros but bivol was able to break that barrier and has been very successful so expect more to come through trusting this style again in the pros

[@BoxingLife]

Yeah was definitely enhanced for amateur boxing. But Bivol has shown and and adapted it to be a success in the pros

[@robertodibaggio8181]

Dmitry je pravi Majstor.. mozda najbolji Bokser na svetu. 😎😎

[@thedude4232]

What’s the name of the fighter from on 4:15.

[@Him23136]

Great video

[@RageNg]

Historically, the Soviet’s focus was on Amateur Boxing as a de facto form of cheating. State sponsored amateurs would train full time and essentially be Professional Athletes competing against genuine amateur athletes. A major emphasis was on speed and points over Knock outs, which is congruent with the amateur rule set. This style discouraged Boxers in the USSR from turning Professional. The Government did not want Professional Athletes because they were a high risk of defection. Bivol has done an amazing job of evolving the Soviet Amateur Style into a comprehensive (and devastating) Professional style.

[@markokarko]

it was not the style that discouraged the boxers but not being allowed to get a passport to travel to fight professionally, pro sports within eastern block were really non existent, they existed but athletes were usually officially employees of some state owned companies or members of the military or police, and their salaries were paid by those employers with occasional performance bonuses, they were usually given the chance to leave the country an try to get contracts outside long time after their prime, it happened in all disciplines not just boxing if you think that Bivol done some sort of spectacular adjustment to modify his boxing then you must have missed last 30 years of pro boxing where boxers from eastern block performed really well

[@wilsonharold]

Great video. Are there any books on the Soviet school of boxing which feature Nikolai Isaev?

[@LeadLeftLeon]

Bivol power. By design he doesn’t sit down on his punches!

[@zw1335]

Hey Jamie, I was wondering if you’d mind making videos about Roy Jones jr? He’s an absolute menace and I am truly fascinated by his boxing style. Much love brother🙌🏼

[@BoxingLife]

Yes I’d love to one day! Much appreciate the support

[@zw1335]

@@BoxingLife Thanks for the reply champ💗🙌🏼 it’d be a dream come true☺️‼️ Keep up the good work 🗣️

[@sosafan123]

LOVE SOVIET STYLE BOXING SO NICE TO WATCH

[@yurifrancis4181]

as Russian I can tell, you did very good job covering everything, things you say are true and accurate. as for Dmitry Bivol he is amazing in his craft and perfect example of what kind of people so called Soviet "regime" was producing :) I am sure that does not much with what you all been told 😏

[@josemucarselsacoto5122]

Keep up the good work champ 🎉

[@BoxingLife]

Thanks! Will do!

[@LeadLeftLeon]

Imagine if he had one punch ko power coupled with his mobile outboxing style

[@izanth1]

He doesn’t have one punch ko power, but he definitely has the power to gain respect

[@bmeds413]

All he needs is power to neutralize and he’s in total control. No need to KO.

[@uncletheoneshotkid3001]

He has power. Not one punch but he has enough to put someone out. He just prefers to stick to controlled blows favoring volume over everything so he remains in control and outpaces his opponents without getting caught while over committing

[@LeadLeftLeon]

Interesting that he walks 1st thing in the morning and takes a nap so early

[@ybk927]

Great video Jamie Can you do andre ward Next? !!!

[@srirampremi9447]

7:02 broooo that Russian accent was spot on!!!!!

[@BoxingLife]

Glad you liked it! Haha

[@justint2139]

For the app this is a recommendation Add footwork drills Videos to go with some drills And see if they are southpaw or orthodox and use what they put and build a training course with that..would be the best boxing app if it already isn’t

[@waedjradi]

Does anyone else feel like Naoya Inoue's style is somewhat based on Soviet Boxing?

[@ArtofCombat101]

Can you do a video on Salvador Sanchez

[@bakehouseboxing4709]

one of my favourites

[@souldry]

Isaev’s and Mashianov’s training of Bivol never overlapped. Mashianov took over Bivol’s training after Bivol and Isaev fell out(which in itself is a long story and both Bivol and Isaev gave different accounts on how and why it happened).

[@jarobee1463]

Sport nie ma granic,mega bokser, pozdrowienia z Polski,

[@joebrowning3433]

If you came for the workout schedule, skip to 7:28 You’re welcome

[@денангола]

А когда -то , Дима тренировался в Санкт-Петербурге Дворец творчества юных 😂 Олимпийский резервы 1 Если не ошибаюсь то тренер был Апет Рубенович . Хороший дядька 😂

[@endlessfeast]

He's my favorite boxing in today's Era next is loma.

[@raghavagrawal14]

No lifting during S&C workout?

[@nagaboy5771]

He looks like a Korean...❤ (From his mother's side)

[@RileyGraham-me6pk]

Please can you do an andre ward one 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@thomasrobertson2225]

Very interesting video! The Soviet style of boxing was characterized by high technique, a strategic approach, and an emphasis on collective training. Boxers in the Soviet Union were trained in a system that combined elements of classical technique and modern training methods. Discipline, strict control of physical fitness, and psychological training were important points. Boxers were usually able to work effectively from a distance, using combinations of punches and dodges, which allowed them to better defend and counterattack. As a result, the Soviet style of boxing became known for its effectiveness and ability to adjust to the opponent. The book “400 Boxing Combinations” by Yuriy Ivantsiv is a valuable manual that allows you to improve your boxing technique by systematically studying and practicing various combinations. By studying the strength, speed and accuracy of punches, a boxer can significantly diversify his tactical methods in the ring. Combinations, presented in the book, help to develop not only technical skills, but also better coordination of movements, which helps to improve the overall combat training. Regular application of the described techniques in the training process helps to improve reaction and quick thinking in real fight conditions.

[@M-a-k-o]

Fight stats: Thrown: Beterbiev 1023, Bivol 582 Head thown: Beterbiev 969, Bivol 532 Landed: Beterbiev 218, Bivol 213 Head landed: Beterbiev 188, Bivol 187 High impact: Beterbiev 23, Bivol 48 But Beterbiev won, yeah🙈

[@PassionateSpirit88]

The Soviet style fighters have an advantage because most boxers aren't training or much knowledge in that style. So it makes sense to learn how they counter the pendulum, the southpaw of Usyk and Loma, and other tricks

[@kimgysen10]

I can understand about the running for cardiovascular, but does the swimming actually do anything. Always kind of questioned that. Maybe it's just a waste of time for boxers.

[@izanth1]

Swimming is very beneficial for boxing because it allows for less impact on the body and helps with keeping your breathing stay controlled much like boxing. It is also a full body workout and in my opinion harder than running. However I wouldn’t recommend just swimming. I would say running is more easier to do for the reason that you can just go outside and run rather than finding a good pool to swim.

[@kimgysen10]

@@izanth1 how do you explain that boxers who don’t particularly swim notice no particular disadvantage? And those who do lose by ok? Boxing supposed to be who wins, not who is healthiest. Then we can do yoga too.

[@izanth1]

@@kimgysen10 I said it’s beneficial and can help you with less impact on the joints meaning less of a chance of an injury. I never even said anything about winning, and it really depends on the boxer. It being a big waste of time really depends on the boxers time management. Good boxers like Terence Crawford, Usyk, Anthony Joshua, Lomochenko all added swimming to their cardio. It all really depends on the boxer and if they are a full time athlete or not

[@kimgysen10]

@@izanth1 You're right, thanks for the explanation

[@Ilyasgu]

Swimming develops almost all the muscles of the body

[@LeadLeftLeon]

Bivol has interesting thoughts. You rarely get that kind of insight about trainers.

[@Denmirden]

In other interview he said many interesting details about changing his style for pro. F. e. his last trainer teached him to remove head when make the strike. He make some modernisation in his pendulum step etc

[@robertperez8974]

Bivol fights like vicious technical Mexican fighter

[@reycesarcarino4653]

Can you do dmitry pirog training

[@LeadLeftLeon]

I think he beats Beterbiev. Benavidez too if the fight happens fast

[@ChuckNorrizzed]

Soviets are crushing the upper weight classes

[@jonathanogobochie9913]

They crush all classes. Don’t forget lomachenko. My favourite boxer. And they crush it in all classes in mma and wrestling

[@uraharakisuke101]

What is the name of that pretty Russian lady interviewer at 21:17 🥰

[@muhdamsyar4800]

Thanks

[@JoshuaMcIsaac-f1q]

Also must stand in front of him no bounce must go one on one you have longer reach against the ring use punches from the ring use pads using the ring to move off to hit your opponent hard and also dodging his big punches at the same time stand still there then using the ring use speed and power bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang

[@briansummersbriansummers2052]

Very good

[@BoxingLife]

📺 Watch Beterbiev vs Bivol live on DAZN here: bit.ly/DAZN-BOXINGLIFE

[@bengquan78]

Acupressure is basically nonsense - stretching and massage is definitely beneficial

[@SandyTran-l8x]

You You know what AJ loss sometimes he waiting chance but Bivol not really allowed Artur to hurt him You know Bivol very smart

[@jjj-g8n6m]

This guy's a really good boxer. What he did to Canelo speaks for itself. He showed canelo there are levels to this, and that he is clearly a level above Canelo. However, on October 12 he will face a GREAT boxer who will show Bivol the same thing Bivol showed canelo; there are levels to this. Beterbiev is a level above and beyond. As good as Bivol is, he will be knocked out by Beterbiev within 10 rounds, no question. Cool story, inspirational, good technical skills, but when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object, somethings gotta give; Bivol's undefeated streak ends, but that will allow him the chance to go and rematch canelo.

[@sdertoofiveb2856]

Arthur, is that you?

[@sir_prize_ma_the_farcar4547]

Both are great boxers , I like both of them , it will be best to wait for the fight day before running your mouth, it's a 50:50 match.

[@genin69]

Dimitri does dynamic stretching not static stretching, you should never do static stretching with cold muscles, the way he does it is correcto mundo