What’s next for Beterbiev, Bivol and the Riyadh Season fighters?
AS soon as the fights are over, thoughts turn to the future.
Boxing rarely gets a chance to catch its breath, and last night’s events in Riyadh have us wondering what is next for both the winners and the...
Did Dmitry Bivol Get Robbed?
In the highly anticipated Riyadh Season, winner-take-all match that took place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) outpointed his arch-rival Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs) and the first undisputed light-heavyweight world...
Jai Opetaia forces sixth-round stoppage over Jack Massey
JAI Opetaia successfully retained his IBF world title in Riyadh, forcing Jack Massey’s cornerman Joe Gallagher to throw the towel in at 2-00 of round six. Referee Steve Gray accepted the in-fight retirement.
It started off as one-way traffic...
“I Had It 8-4 For Bivol,” Says Eddie Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn was furious after watching Dmitry Bivol lose what he felt was a questionable 12-round majority decision to Artur Beterbiev on Saturday night in Riyadh.
What really got Hearn’s kettle on the boil was the judge’s score...
Hearn: What other fight is there for Beterbiev than rematch with Bivol?
by Keith Idec
Eddie Hearn doesn’t think any objective observer could convince him that Artur Beterbiev won six rounds against Dmitry Bivol on Saturday night, let alone eight.
As certain as Bivol’s promoter is that Bivol deserved to win their...
Turki Alalshikh Wants Beterbiev Vs. Bivol Rematch
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh didn’t agree with the decision the three judges turned in for the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol fight on Saturday night, and he wants to put together a rematch between them if they agree.
Turki...
Fabio Wardley knocks out Frazer Clarke in round one
FABIO Wardley made an explosive statement by stopping heavyweight rival Frazer Clarke in one round to retain his British, Commonwealth and WBA Continental heavyweight titles.
It was a tentative chess match until Wardley landed a cuffing right hand that...
Beterbiev’s Aggression Won Him The Fight
The judges favored Artur Beterbiev’s aggression over the movement and half-hearted punches thrown by Dmitry Bivol on Saturday night in their undisputed light heavyweight championship fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Bivol was impressive, but he failed to throw...
Bivol avoids ‘excuses,’ says Beterbiev ‘deserves’ to win competitive fight
by Keith Idec
Dmitry Bivol boxed almost exclusively off his back foot Saturday night, but he approached his first professional defeat head on.
Bivol avoided criticizing the judges and congratulated Artur Beterbiev for winning their light heavyweight title unification fight....
Eddie Hearn: “Dmitry Bivol Won That Fight” Against Beterbiev
Promoter Eddie Hearn was in loser denial after watching his fighter, WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs), get beaten by IBF, WBC, and WBO champ Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) by a 12 round majority decision...
