BOXING – A huge shock in the light-heavyweight category. Ultimately, Artur Beterbiev defeats Dmitry Bivol after an epic battle.
The main card of this new event in Saudi Arabia promised to be heavy. Indeed, when we talk about Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, we are talking about the crème de la crème of the light-heavyweight category. Moreover, the two athletes at the top of the food chain are literally undefeated in their careers. The winner thus had the opportunity to become the one and only king of the division. Eventually, Artur Beterbiev defeats Dmitry Bivol after epic battle.
Summary of the meeting
Bivol doesn’t waste a single moment to try to land his jab. He is the one who takes the initiative from the first round even if Beterbiev calms him down just before the bell. In this high-flying duel, the two men fight blow for blow and the slightest moment of deconcentration could be fatal. Beterbiev is determined to put pressure on in the third round, Bivol could crack or crush his opponent with a big counter.
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Arrived halfway through the fight, the two athletes could well be tied in the judges’ scores. While Bivol started the match well, Beterbiev had a strong moment of his own. In this very technical duel, the two athletes did not give up, there was no question of losing even a point in the eyes of the judges. When the final bell rings, a smell of equality is felt… But Artur Beterbiev ultimately wins a majority decision. One of the judges actually awarded a draw.
King of light heavyweights
In this particularly close meeting, Artur Beterbiev is now alone at the top of the mountain among the light-heavyweights. Faced with such a quality spectacle, a revenge could quickly be organized. Dmitry Bivol cashes in the very first defeat of his career.
