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Artur Beterbiev crowned undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the world after controversial majority decision win over Dmitry Bivol Artur Beterbiev was crowned undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the world after a controversial majority decision win over Dmitry Bivol. The Russians produced arguably the fight of the year in Saudi Arabia, but the judges decided that it was Beterbiev who was the winner, with the scorecards reading, 114-114, 115-113, 116-112. The scorecards probably didn't reflect just how close the fight was, and there will be a lot of fallout over that. The main event topped off an incredible evening of boxing as the undercard lived up to its billing. Fabio Wardley retained his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles as he spectacularly knocked out Frazer Clarke in round one. Elsewhere, Chris Eubank Jr's return saw him claim victory against Kamil Szeremeta before Conor Benn came into the ring to set up their long-awaited grudge match. After seeing that unbelievable encounter, thoughts are quickly turning to a rematch. Both men were asked about the prospect, and they made it clear they would fight again. Speaking after he was crowned undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the world, Artur Beterbiev was asked if he would face Dmitry Bivol again. To this, he said: “If his excellency wants, we will do.“ Bivol was also asked the same question, and he said: “Why not, it is my dream to be undisputed.“ The official judges' scorecards for Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol have been released. The fight was scored 114-114, 115-113, 116-112 in favour of Beterbiev, who is now the undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the world. They show that Manuel Oliver Palomo scored the fight a draw, with Glenn Feldman having it as close but in Beterbiev's favour. But Pawel Kardyni, believed that Bivol only won four rounds, which whatever you look at it, isn't right.
