Artur Beterbiev’s Triumph Over Dmitry Bivol: A Night to Remember in Boxing History
In an electrifying showdown that has captivated the boxing world, Artur Beterbiev emerged victorious against Dmitry Bivol, securing his place as the undisputed light-heavyweight champion. The match, which spanned an intense twelve rounds, kept fans and judges on the edge of their seats, given that Beterbiev had never been taken the full distance before. After a nail-biting wait for the final decision, Beterbiev was awarded the win with two scorecards favoring him and one judging the match as a draw, with scores reading 114-114, 115-113, and 116-112.
However, the result has not been without controversy. Bivols promoter, Eddie Hearn, voiced his strong displeasure, particularly targeting the judge who scored the fight 116-112 in favor of Beterbiev. In the aftermath of the fight, speaking on the streaming platform DAZN, Hearn passionately claimed that his fighter, Bivol, was robbed of a victory that should have been his. Of course. He was robbed of the undisputed championship tonight. I cannot believe you give Dmitry Bivol four rounds. It was a close fight, it was a great fight. They all knew in the corner. They were all standing there waiting for the decision, the word got out that Beterbiev had won and they are all looking at each other. They cannot believe what theyve got away with tonight, he expressed.
The debate over the decision continued on the TNT Sports broadcast, where the British promoter shared his thoughts on what he considered an injustice. “How can we not talk about what just happened in the ring? We wanna just forget about it, we wanna forget that in one of the biggest fights of our generation, the most important fight of Dmitry Bivols life, you give him four rounds in that fight? Hearn’s disbelief was evident as he continued to assert that those in the ring and at the corners knew the result should have favored Bivol. “They got in the ring, they stood backed up to their corner, they knew Artur Beterbiev lost this fight. Top Rank knew Artur Beterbiev lost this fight.”
In contrast, Top Ranks CEO Bob Arum took to social media to celebrate Beterbievs achievement. Despite not being present during the match, Arum praised his fighter’s performance, saying, Congratulations to the new undisputed light heavyweight champion, Artur Beterbiev, on a well-deserved victory this past Saturday. He is truly one of the greatest fighters of this era.
Amidst the heated discussions and differing opinions, one consensus emerges among fans, fighters, promoters, and boxing pundits: the call for a rematch. This bout not only drew significant attention but also set the stage for a potential sequel that could settle debates and further excite the world of boxing.
The fight between Beterbiev and Bivol has undoubtedly stirred emotions and raised questions about judging in boxing, adding another chapter to the complex and thrilling saga of the sport. As fans eagerly await the possibility of another confrontation between these two titans, the outcome promises to be as gripping as the first encounter.