A respected coach in the boxing world, Gennady Mashyanov, who guides Dmitry Bivol, the WBA light heavyweight champion, believes the Russian fighter deserved top recognition as the best boxer of 2022 from the outset. Mashyanov expressed that Bivol earned every bit of the praise in 2022 and that the year finally reflected what fans had long seen. He described Bivol as an artist in the ring, a strategist who consistently places opponents in uncomfortable positions and forces them to rely on weaknesses. According to Mashyanov, Bivol demonstrates true skill, delivering performances that feel both technical and inspired, a combination that marks him as a rare talent in modern boxing.
