Behind the Scenes: Bivol vs Smith Jr. - Melina Pizano/Matchroom Boxing - 03/09/19

March 09, 2019

One of the benefits of covering dressing rooms is watching exciting moments from pro debuts to boxer's wins. There's even something special about capturing moments of peace. Below is a compilation of some of those moments.

All photos taken Friday, March 9, 2019 at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Vernon, NY.


Nikita Ababiy celebrates his win with his mother, Olga. Ababiy is now 3-0.

Otha Jones III and his team before his pro debut. Jones III went on to win his bout by UD.

Eddie Hearn, Managing Director of Matchroom Sport, with Israil Madrimov after Madrimov's 2nd round KO.

WBO light welterweight Maurice "Mighty Mo" Hooker gets his hand wrapped before his bout against Mikkel LesPierre. Hooker went on to win his bout by UD.

Joe Smith Jr. before his bout against Dmitry Bivol. Former champion Pernell Whitaker and WBA light heavyweight Dmitry Bivol before his bout. WBA light heavyweight Dmitry Bivol gets his hand wrapped before his bout against Joe Smith Jr.

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