The match, held in Chicago, lasted all 12 rounds.
By unanimous decision of the judges, the victory was awarded to the Russian - 120: 108, 119: 108, 119: 108.
Thus, Bivol defended his WBA Super Heavyweight title for the eighth time.
In total, the Russian athlete has 17 fights and not a single loss in the professional ring.
Earlier, Ukrainian boxer Alexander Usik defeated Chazz Witherspoon in the heavyweight debut.