BIVOL DEFEATS BETERBIEV IN A GREAT FIGHT
Dmitrii Bivol became the new Undisputed World Light Heavyweight Champion, by defeating Artur Beterbiev by majority decision, in a great fight that took place this Saturday on the card “The Last Crescendo”, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Beterbiev defeated Bivol by majority decision in the first fight last October, but this Saturday, the tables were turned by Bivol, who did a great job to win on two scorecards 116-112 and 115-113, with a third tie 114-114.
This rematch between Bivol and Beterbiev was relentless. There were 12 rounds of intense action, in which Bivol’s boxing and intelligence prevailed over Beterbiev’s drive and strength.
At the end of the fight, the Judges assessed the victory to Bivol, leaving open the possibility of a third fight.
With this result, Bivol avenged the first defeat of his professional career, leaving his record at 24-1, with 12 knockouts. Beterbiev lost his unbeaten streak, leaving his record at 21-1, with 20 knockouts.
