Dmitry Bivol BEATS Artur Beterbiev LIVE reaction: Challenger claims decision win over light-heavyweight rival in stunning fight
Dmitry Bivol became the new undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the world with a stunning win against Artur Beterbiev.
Once again, these two all-time greats put on an incredible performance as they went the distance once more.
And while Beterbiev won on the scorecards last time, it was a reverse, as Bivol claimed the crown to set up a trilogy fight at some point down the line.
| Fights | UK start time |
| Dmitry Bivol def Artur Beterbiev, Decision (majority) - for WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO light-heavyweight titles | 11:00pm |
| Joseph Parker def Martin Bakole, TKO2 - for interim WBO heavyweight title | 10:20pm |
| Shakur Stevenson def Josh Padley, TKO9 - for WBC lightweight title | 9:20pm |
| Carlos Adames draw Hamzah Sheeraz, Decision (split) - for WBC middleweight title | 8:15pm |
| Vergil Ortiz Jr def Israil Madrimov, Decision (unanimous) - for interim WBC super-welterweight title | 7:10pm |
| Agit Kabayel def Zhilei Zhang, TKO6 - for interim WBC heavyweight title | 6:30pm |
| Callum Smith def Joshua Buatsi, Decision (unanimous) - for interim WBO light-heavyweight title | 5:30pm |
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Bivol wants a rest
After being crowned the undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the world, Dmitry Bivol has revealed he needs a rest before he fights again.
The 34-year-old claimed a brilliant victory over Artur Beterbiev on the judges scorecards to set up what could be a thrilling trilogy.
He hinted he would be ready for it, but Bivol suggested it won't be soon, and the whole boxing world will have to wait.
Speaking after the fight, he said: "I am ready for any challenge, but I do want to rest to heal myself and come back."
Credit: Matchroom Beterbiev sets up the trilogy
After watching that, all we want to see id them fight again very soon because they are just elite.
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol have now produced 24 rounds of stunning boxing action, and they both have a win each.
The idea of a third fight is now almost certainly on the cards, and Beterbiev welcomed it after hearing he had lost his undisputed crown.
However, interestingly, he also revealed that he never wanted to fight a second time...
Well, he'll want a third because he will want those belts back off his sublime opponent.
Speaking immediately after the defeat, he said: "I don't want to talk about the decision, I just want to congratulate Bivol."
When asked about a trilogy, he said: "I didn't want to do the second, but it wasn't my choice.
"We are going to do a third fight."
Credit: Matchroom Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Bivol wins
INCREDIBLE! DMITRY BIVOL IS CROWNED THE NEW UNDISPUTED LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!
Of course, it means we are surely going to have a third fight because these two are just incredible.
But via a split decision, the judges decide that Bivol is the winner.
The scorecards read: 114-114, 116-112, 115-113, so one judge thought that Bivol won by four rounds!
But either way, Bivol is the undisputed champion!
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Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Round twelve
Here we go then, it is the final round of another epic contest between two all-time greats.
Again, it's so hard to call as both men land a flurry of blows.
Artur Beterbiev was told buy his corner that he needed to win the round, but he isn't as aggressive as he perhaps could be.
He does still chase Dmitry Bivol around the ring and lands some huge blows, including one that causes a cut.
As the bell goes, there is a standing ovation for both men.
These two are total warriors and deserve immense respect.
It is now 24 rounds between them and not a single knockdown.
Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Round eleven
Dmitry Bivol has most likely been told he needs to win two rounds or get a knockdown.
As a result, he tries to be very aggressive, but the pair just exchange blow after blow.
Artur Beterbiev takes a massive strike to the face and responds with a right hook.
It's another excellent round of boxing that could have gone either way.
We have one more round...
Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Round ten
The workrate in this fight has changed, with Dmitry Bivol back to throwing more punches.
He is also moving around the ring, trying to draw Artur Beterbiev in to the contest.
But midway in the round, Beterbiev lands a great blow, and the champion senses a bit of weakness.
He goes for it and connects with some brutal combinations.
On the scorecards, you would say he is probably just edging it.
Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Round nine
Again, it is an aggressive start from Artur Beterbiev as he lands some excellent strikes.
However, you can see the pace of the contest is getting to the older man.
Dmitry Bivol manages to connect with a lovely combination, and he is moving much more freely as the round comes to an end.
The challenger is starting to get back on top in this fight, there is no question about that.
Certainly, Barry McGuigan is loving it.
Speaking on talkSPORT's commentary, he said: "That was a hell of a round.
"What a performance from these two. It is a great, great fight."
Credit: Matchroom Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Round eight
Artur Beterbiev elects to be more aggressive from the start once more and lands a few good blows.
But Dmitry Bivol manages to squeeze a big right hand through.
He follows that up with some other good scoring shots.
Beterbiev responds excellently and walks his man down, but Bivol connects with a left hook into his opponent's jaw.
There are a couple of jabs to end the round.
Beterbiev is told by his corner that he needs to not let Bivol back into the contest and use his right hand.
Credit: Matchroom Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Round seven
Artur Beterbiev seems to believe he is now winning this fight, as he is now waiting for Dmitry Bivol to start throwing and then looking to counter.
Bivol's punch rate has visibly dropped, and he has a cut above his left eye.
Beterbiev sees that as an opportunity and crunches a blow through the Bivol defences into that cut.
The round ends with a few combinations from both men, but Bivol is the one who lands more, so that was a great response from the challenger.
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Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Round six
It's a quieter start to this round, with both men initially happy to sit in and jab.
They are both still moving around the ring beautifully, though.
Dmitry Bivol still has all the support from the crowd as he lands a couple of decent blows.
But Artur Beterbiev is just relentless and he walks his opponent down before unloading some big strikes.
The round ends with a huge right hand from Beterbiev that crashes into Bivol's body and rocks him big time.
Credit: Matchroom Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Round five
Dmitry Bivol realises that he lost the last round, so he looks to take control of the ring.
Artur Beterbiev seems more content in this round to try and jab rather than unleash those power strikes.
But midway through, that totally changes, and he starts landing some brutal blows.
Bivol retreats to the ropes, and he is just about saved by the bell.
Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Round four
Artur Beterbiev starts the round even more aggressively as he starts swinging wildly and trying to make Dmitry Bivol feel the power.
And you know what, he does very well to take some of the strikes.
Beterbiev lands a huge left on the side of Bivol's head, which rocks him.
Beterbiev keeps coming forward and is now landing those power shots.
Bivol tries to respond as the round approaches its conclusion, but he can't land.
Gareth A Davies can't call it after four rounds.
Speaking on talkSPORT's commentary, he said: "I've got it at two a piece right now. If you wake Beterbiev up, you can't get rid of him like a horrible rash.
"He is a man possessed."
Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Round three
Clearly, Artur Beterbiev feels he is losing and starts walking Dmitry Bivol down.
But Bivol's response is absolutely excellent.
He is landing blow after blow on the undisputed champion, but there is a fantastic response from Beterbiev that cracks into Bivol.
However, it is the challenger that gets a standing ovation from the crowd after another excellent three minutes of boxing.
Credit: Matchroom Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Round two
Again, Artur Beterbiev is looking to dominate the centre of the ring.
The two exchange some early right-handed blows, and Dmitry Bivol is squeezing some great shots through.
Beterbiev is throwing a lot of punches, but he isn't landing, while his opponent is landing the majority of his strikes.
Again, you would probably say that is Bivol's round.
Certainly, Gareth A Davies is enjoying it, speaking on talkSPORT's commentary, he said: "Bivol has done exactly what he needed to do and is timing them very well.
"But he is waking Beterbiev up."
Credit: Matchroom Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Round one
Artur Beterbiev starts well by pushing Dmitry Bivol back.
The current undisputed champion is the early aggressor, but Bivol responds with some excellent counters.
He also has a large amount of support from the crowd.
They are chanting, 'Bivol, Bivol, Bivol.'
And despite the good start, Bivol's expertly-landed punches win him round one.
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Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol
Well, it's been a stunning card, but it is time for the main event.
First man into the ring is Dmitry Bivol, and he wastes no time in charging place.
Artur Beterbiev also doesn't mess about either.
Instead, he basically jogs into the ring, so we are just moments away from what could be a classic.
The first one was absolutely brilliant, so we are all set for a potential classic.
Hinting at the future
Frank Warren has exclusively told talkSPORT that Liverpool's Nick Ball is on a collision course for facing Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue.
'The Monster' is widely considered to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, but he is yet to be seen in the west, fighting exclusively in Asia.
However, Turki Alashikh has confirmed that Inoue will be taking part in a Riyadh Season card at the end of the year.
And if Ball can beat Tj Doheny in March, Warren thinks we could see the Scouser face Inoue.
Speaking to Gareth A Davies, he said: "If Nick does the business in Liverpool. Him and Inoue is a fight to be made."
'I will fight anyone'
Joseph Parker has revealed he wants to fight for a world title next.
The New Zealander was meant to fight for the IBF heavyweight belt, but Daniel Dubois withdrew with illness.
As a result, Martin Bakole stepped in and was massively overweight, but Parker has his eyes on a chance to a world champion again.
Speaking after the fight, he said: "I will fight anyone.
"I want to fight for a world title next."
Credit: Matchroom Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole: IT'S OVER
AND THAT IS IT! NOT EVEN TWO ROUNDS!
Joseph Parker has ended the fight immediately, and Martin Bakole's challenge is over.
The New Zealander lands a couple of decent blows before one great shot on Bakole's body sends him crashing to the ground.
The referee says that is enough, and the bout is over.
It has to be said that the way he went down was very heavy.
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Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole: Round one
Well, we are underway and Martin Bakole is absolutely massive.
Immediately, Joseph Parker takes the centre of the ring, and you would expect he is going to be the more mobile man.
But Parker is in no rush in the early stages, he is happy to sit back and land the jab.
Bakole misses by miles with one massive right hand, but if he lands, anyone in world boxing would be in trouble.
But that is round one to Parker.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Spencer Oliver said: "Joseph Parker done the better work, but Martin Bakole looked dangerous when he let his hands go."
Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole
Here we go, it is time for Joseph Parker taking on Martin Bakole.
The challenger is coming in at 315lbs and is also jet-lagged having landed in Riyadh this morning at 2am.
Meanwhile, Parker is the heaviest he has ever been, but he has been training for ages and was ready to take on Daniel Dubois.
Bakole is also wearing Dubois' gloves, which is a nice touch.
The two men are in the ring, and we are about to get going.
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Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley: Towel thrown in
IT'S ALL OVER!
Josh Padley's team have thrown the towel into the ring, and Shakur Stevenson claims the win, but he is booed by the crowd!
After more than holding his own for eight rounds, the ninth proves to be too much.
The American knocks him down three times, Padley gets up twice, but after the third, his team decide that is enough.
So, Stevenson takes his WBC lightweight crown, and Padley leaves with a whole load of respect.
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Credit: Matchroom Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley: Round eight
Shakur Stevenson could try and close this out entirely and knock out Josh Padley.
But he isn't really hurting the Brit.
Instead, it is just jab after jab from Stevenson.
He is much more skilful than Padley, but this has been an admirable performance from the part-time electrician.
Credit: Matchroom Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley: Round seven
We are into the second half of the fight, and Josh Padley has probably lost every round.
But he is still throwing punches and trying to land as often as possible.
Shakur Stevenson continues to use his jab, while ducking and weaving away from anything thrown back to him in response.
However, Barry McGuigan hasn't been impressed by the American.
Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: "Stevenson isn't at the top of the pound-for-pound list because he isn't aggressive enough.
"Don't tell me is as good as Gervonta Davis. He isn't."
Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley: Round six
Shakur Stevenson senses blood in this round and lands some big blows into Josh Padley's face.
The American then has him up against the ropes.
However, the Brit isn't backing down and responds with a succession of quick strikes himself.
He might be getting a bit tired, but he is staying strong and holding himself together.
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