Beterbiev's Controversial Win Over Bivol Sparks Outrage

Artur Beterbiev defeated Dmitry Bivol by majority decision to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion, ending Bivol's previously undefeated streak. The fight, held at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, resulted in a controversial decision, with one judge's scorecard particularly lopsided at 116-112 for Beterbiev, sparking accusations of foul play from Bivol's team. Bivol's manager, Vadim Kornilov, plans to file an official complaint about the judging, specifically targeting judge Pawel Kardyni. Eddie Hearn, Bivol's promoter, expressed outrage over the decision, calling it a 'robbery' and claiming Bivol was the true winner. The fight has garnered significant attention, with calls for a rematch gaining momentum. Many in the boxing community, including high-profile boxers, have expressed support for Bivol, agreeing that the decision was questionable.