World Boxing Association (WBA) light heavyweight super champion Dmitry Bivol hung out with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal during his preparation for his upcoming title defense in Abu Dhabi.

The Lakers, Miami Heat and other teams former NBA player was chatting with the monarch of the pioneering body and cracking some jokes while posing for the cameras. 

It was a moment of relaxation for Bivol, who is less than a month away from stepping into the ring in Abu Dhabi to expose his black and gold belt against Mexican Gilberto Ramirez in a fight highly anticipated by the public.

Bivol moved his camp to the fight site a few weeks ago and is finalizing the last details with the intention of arriving at 100 percent on November 5.