Bivol started the fight strong, but then Beterbiev took control around the fourth round. However, he later reduced the pressure, allowing Bivol to regain the initiative and this time he maintained it until the final bell.
The match lasted all 12 rounds, and at the end, the majority of the judges awarded the victory to Bivol. The judges' scorecards read: 114-114, 116-112, 115-113 in favor of Bivol.
Artur Beterbiev is 40 years old. The Russian holds the titles of WBC, IBF, and WBO. He has a total of 21 wins (20 by knockout) and now one loss.
Dmitry Bivol is 34 years old. The Russian is the holder of the WBA title. He now has 24 wins (12 by knockout) and one loss, which occurred in the previous bout against Beterbiev in October 2024.
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