Dmitry Bivol

David Benavidez v Denis Douglin

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 05: David Benavidez celebrates after defeating Denis Douglin during a super middleweight fight at 2300 Arena on August 5, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

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Starting off as a tennis author in 2018, Varun Khanna has gone on to contribute to EssentiallySports in various capacities. After setting up interviews with the likes of Serena Williams? coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Aliz? Cornet, and Noah Rubin, Varun is now part of all major ATP and WTA press conferences and has gone on to pen more than 1300 articles for EssentiallySports. He now heads the tennis and NBA division of the organization. While writing remains a passion for him, Varun has branched out into the marketing and communications department of EssentiallySports as well. When he wants to relax, Varun doesn?t have to venture away from tennis and NBA; he simply tunes in to Rafael Nadal and Michael Jordan?s exploits in their respective sports, past and present.

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Varun Khanna

“He Should Be Up There”: Robert Garcia at Crossroads With David Benavidez Over
His Inclusion in the Pound-For-Pound Rankings

Errol Spence Jr. v Shawn Porter

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: David Benavidez (red/green trunks) reacts after defeating Anthony Dirrell (not in frame) after a corner stoppage in their WBC Super Middleweight Championship fight at Staples Center on September 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Errol Spence Jr. v Shawn Porter - EssentiallySports

Boxing Trainer Adamant That David Benavidez Will Do “Worse” to Canelo Alvarez
Than Dmitry Bivol

“I Beat All of Them”: David Benavidez Details His Plans After Potential Canelo
Alvarez Fight in 2024

Deontay Wilder Media Workout

?R.I.P?: Boxing World Passes Harsh Verdict as Deontay Wilder?s Explosive
Training Raises Concerns for His Next Opponent

Martinez v Warrington 2 Press Conference

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Promotor Eddie Hearn speaks during the Kiko Martinez v Josh Warrington Press Conference at The Banking Hall on January 28, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Martinez v Warrington 2 Press Conference - EssentiallySports

Hailing from Bengaluru, Bhargav is a Marketing and Ops Executive at EssentiallySports. A former F1 and NASCAR author, he is a huge fan of Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing. Bhargav also has an MBA in Sports Management from the Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Pune. He is quite a genius in his field, having won the All-India Marketing Case Study Competition conducted by SRCC in 2015. Bhargav also loves to combine his love for marketing and sports by taking part in competitions like Knockout: Sports Marketing Case Study by IIM Ahmedabad. When not engrossed in sports, he likes to play the keyboard and watch some of his favorite sitcoms.

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Bhargav Gopal

?We?ve Never Been Sat on a Top Table?: Eddie Hearn Details Working With Frank
Warren for Making the December 23 Card Happen

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Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder

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Shibu Immanuel

Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, and Dmitry Bivol on the Same Card Could Be a
Very Stupid or the Wisest Decision Ever Made in Boxing History

Boxers Bivol and Salamov fight for WBA Super light heavyweight title in Yekaterinburg, Russia

YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA DECEMBER 12, 2021: Boxer Dmitry Bivol (C) wins a bout against boxer Umar Salamov for the WBA Super light heavyweight title as part of the RCC Boxing Promotions event at the Uralets cultural and entertainment centre. Donat Sorokin/TASS (Photo by Donat SorokinTASS via Getty Images)

Boxers Bivol and Salamov fight for WBA Super light heavyweight title in Yekaterinburg, Russia - EssentiallySports

I feel combat sport is a representation of life inside a cage or ring. There is fear, struggle, and the will to be free. It has a poetic quality. Cathartic. As a writer for Boxing at EssentiallySports, I have written over 1000+ articles, and my coverage of Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather has received widespread recognition. However, my interest lies in stories about any shred of injustice or corruption happening in the world of boxing. Therefore, coverage of issues like fighter pay, controversial refereeing decisions, and other forms of systemic abuse is something I look out for. I take pride in my ability to research.

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Samrat Sardar

Dmitry Bivol Beats Injury, Set to Make His Return on Anthony Joshua and Deontay
Wilder Undercard

Ahead of John Ryder v Saul Alvarez box match in Mexico

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO - MAY 03: Saul Alvarez (R) of Mexico and trainer Eddy Reynoso attend the press conference ahead of the boxing match between John Ryder and Saul Alvarez that will take place on May 06 in Guadalajara, Mexico on May 03, 2023. (Photo by Veronica Ontiveros/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Ahead of John Ryder v Saul Alvarez box match in Mexico - EssentiallySports

Eddy Reynoso?Confirms Canelo Alvarez?s Stablemate on December 23 Card in Saudi
Arabia

Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko Press Conference

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Eddie Hearn, boxing promoter (R) and Anthony Joshua (L) speak during a press conference for his Super Heavyweight title fight against Wladamir Klitschko at Sky Sports Studios on April 27, 2017 in London, England. Anthony Joshua and Wladamir Klitschko are due to fight for the IBF, IBO and WBA Super Heavyweight Championships of the World at Wembley Stadium on April 29. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko Press Conference - EssentiallySports

?Trying Hard to Avoid Fury and Wilder?: Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn?s Meeting
With His Excellency Turki Alalshikh in a Recent Picture Sparks Wild Reactions
From Fans

Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder Will Fight in December but Not Against Each
Other, Potential Dmitry?Bivol?Return

1990 Boxing Hall of Fame Induction

CANASTOTA,NY - JUNE 9,1990: Muhammad Ali speaks during the Banquet of Champions during the 1990 Boxing Hall of Fame Induction in Canastota, New York. (Photo by: The Ring Magazine via Getty Images)

1990 Boxing Hall of Fame Induction - EssentiallySports

?Ali Look Like Your Average…?: Disney AI-Generated Pictures of Boxing Legends
Leave Fans in Awe

Canelo Alvarez v Dmitry Bivol - Weigh-in

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 06: Canelo Alvarez (L) and WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol face off during a ceremonial weigh-in at Toshiba Plaza on May 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bivol will defend his title against Alvarez at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 7. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Canelo Alvarez v Dmitry Bivol &#8211; Weigh-in

“Heroism is endurance for one moment more.” I’ve been a lifelong Karateka with immense respect and admiration for the sweet science. Now, for the first time, I’ve got an opportunity to be as close as possible to the sport. For the past year, my words have danced across the pages of boxing narratives, crafting tales in and around the ring for EssentiallySports. Incidentally, three of my articles have even been embraced by the entities involved such as Tony Jeffries and Mia St. John. I have written over 900 articles, chronicling the recent developments happening inside and outside of the squared circle. Having a keen eye on the punches traded inside the squared circle, I have written opinion pieces on the fighting styles of Floyd Mayweather Jr, David Benavidez, and Terence Crawford. The genesis of my fascination with boxing traces back to the tales spun by my father, recounting the epic clashes between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, besides regaling me and my brother about the greatest of all, Sugar Ray Robinson. Outside of the greatest, my favorites remain the trinity comprising Alexis Arguello for his elegance and power, Marvelous Marvin Hagler for his chin and work ethic, and Manny Pacquiao for his resilience and dynamism. Aside from writing, I love to spend my leisure time reading, an activity that comes in handy when I don the hat of a storyteller for ES.

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