Beterbiev vs Bivol

Artur Beterbiev claimed the title of undisputed light heavyweight champion after defeating Dmitry Bivol by majority decision in a closely contested match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Judges scored the fight 116-112 and 115-113 in favor of Beterbiev, while one judge had it a draw at 114-114. This victory makes Beterbiev, at 39, the first undisputed champion in the four-belt era, uniting the WBC, WBO, IBF, and WBA titles. Despite Bivol's higher connection rate with power punches, Beterbiev's aggressive strategy in the later rounds secured him the win. Bivol, now 23-1, expressed his desire for a rematch to reclaim his status. The fight marked a historic moment for boxing, with Beterbiev's win echoing the achievements of legends like Roy Jones Jr.