Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) made history on October 12 by defeating Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) for the undisputed light heavyweight crown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) might just have a new opponent around the corner. The knockout maestro recently showcased an impressive performance against Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs), a fight that gave him the first decision victory of his career and became the division’s first undisputed champion.
Dmitry Bivol’s team have filed an appeal with all the four sanctioning bodies to enforce an immediate rematch with Artur Beterbiev. Bivol lost a controversial majority decision as Beterbiev became the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion: 114-114, 115-113, 116-112.
On Saturday, October 12, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) made history by defeating Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) for the undisputed light heavyweight crown.
David Benavidez will not beat Artur Beterbiev. That is according to trainer Andre Rozier. His comments come after Beterbiev defeated Dmitry Bivol via a controversial majority decision to become the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion.
The CompuBox numbers for the Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol fight have been released, showing how close the fight was. The two boxers faced off for the Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship.
Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) was crowned the undisputed world champion following a close fight against Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) While one judge had the action 114-114, the other two saw it 116-112 and 115-113 for Beterbiev, giving him a win via majority decision.
Former boxer Tim Bradley fears that Dmitry Bivol’s fight against Artur Beterbiev does not seem to be healthy for Bivol in the long run. Fans are highly enthusiastic about the fight for the WBA championship title between Dmirty Bivol and his challenger.
On Saturday, October 12, the boxing world will get its wish as Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) and Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) meet in a light heavyweight clash for undisputed glory.
There are few things in boxing that will excite fans like an undisputed champion. With how many major organizations that award world titles, it is rare for fighters, promoters, and organizers to agree on who should be duking it out for the undisputed title.
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol clash for the undisputed light heavyweight title on Saturday, live on ESPN+ [in the US]. Both men enter the fight unbeaten and in supreme physical condition, but only one can emerge as the first undisputed light heavyweight champion since 1999.
Artur Beterbiev stopped Callum Smith in seven rounds this past weekend in Quebec City to defend his combined WBC, IBF, and WBO 175-pound titles. The only other major title in the division is held by WBA champion Dmitry Bivol (22-0, 11KOs), and Beterbiev(20-0, 20 KOs)a 38-year old Russian boxer intends to compete for that title next.
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