Bivol Becomes Undisputed Champion Amid Controversy

Dmitry Bivol defeated Artur Beterbiev by majority decision to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion, capturing the WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBF titles. The fight, held in Riyadh, was controversial, with fans divided over who deserved the win, as Bivol's defensive style was criticized for being unengaging. Turki Alalshikh, who facilitated the event, expressed a desire for a trilogy fight, though many fans prefer to see Beterbiev face David Benavidez instead. Alalshikh's involvement in boxing faced scrutiny after he was accused of interfering in another fight by allegedly accessing official scorecards mid-match. Despite this, Bivol's victory was a significant achievement, avenging his only career loss and setting the stage for a potential third showdown. However, his post-fight gesture of gifting gloves to Alalshikh was met with mixed reactions, with some questioning the integrity of the fight.