Bivol and Ramirez take part in open workout at Yas Mall ahead of title fight - in pictures

McCaskill and Cameron, set to fight for the undisputed super-lightweight title, also took part in the workout

Dmitry Bivol warms up for his open workout at Yas Mall on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 ahead of his WBA light-heavyweight title fight against Gilberto Ramirez at Etihad Arena. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National

Dmitry Bivol puts on his gloves for the open workout at Yas Mall.

Dmitry Bivol during the open workout at Yas Mall.

Dmitry Bivol hits the pads during the open workout.

Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez acknowledges the crowd during his open workout at Yas Mall.

'Zurdo' Ramirez shadow boxes during the open workout.

'Zurdo' Ramirez gives a thumbs up to the crowd during the open workout.

Jessica McCaskill hits the pads during the open workout at Yas Mall ahead of her undisputed super-lightweight clash with Chantelle Cameron.

Jessica McCaskill goes through her paces during the open workout.

Chantelle Cameron during the open workout ahead of her title fight with Jessica McCaskill.

Chantelle Cameron goes through pad drills during the open workout.

Zelfa Barrett during the open workout ahead of his IBF super-featherweight title fight against Shavkat Rakhimov.

Zelfa Barrett shadow boxes during the open workout.

Shavkat Rakhimov during the open workout ahead of his fight against Zelfa Barrett.

Shavkat Rakhimov shadow boxes during the open workout.

Dimitry Bivol and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez took part in an open workout at Yas Mall on Wednesday as the pair put the final touches on their preparations for Saturday's title fight.

Bivol (20-0) puts his WBA light-heavyweight world title on the line against his No 1 challenger, the also unbeaten Ramirez, at the Etihad Arena in the headline bout of the inaugural 'Champions Series' event - part of a multiyear partnership between Matchroom Boxing and the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi.

After Tuesday's launch party, it was back to work for both fighters, who went through their paces and conducted some light pad work with their trainers in front of spectators at Yas Mall.

Jessica McCaskill and Chantelle Cameron - set to fight for the undisputed super-lightweight title - also climbed through the ropes for light workouts on Wednesday, as did Shavkat Rakhimov and Zelfa Barrett, who are contesting the third world title on the card: the IBF super-featherweight strap.

All that's now left for the fighters is to weigh in on Friday ahead of Saturday's fight night, which will also feature British Olympic champion Galal Yafai and his former world champion brother Kal Yafai, and three Emirati fighters.

Check out the best photos from Wednesday's open workout in the gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.