Dmitry Bivol from Russia defended the World Boxing Association (WBA) (super) light heavyweight champion title and won the IBO light heavyweight champion title.
The Russian boxer won the fight of twelve rounds with Lyndon Arthur from the United Kingdom by the unanimous decision of referees.
Bivol has defended his WBA title held since 2017 for the eleventh time.
One of the most attractive fights of Saturday's card on the 'Day of Reckoning' sees Dmitry Bivol and Lyndon Arthur fight it out for the Russian's WBA light heavyweight world title in Saudi Arabia, with both fighters securing a huge payday just for taking part.
The event, which takes place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, will feature a number of star-studded heavyweight boxers including Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.
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Russian boxer and WBA and IBO light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol is ready to have the next fight with his compatriot Artur Beterbiev, a spokesperson from the athlete’s team told TASS.
Bivol defeated Lyndon Arthur from the United Kingdom and defended his WBA champion title during the fight in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Beterbiev now holds IBF, WBC and WBO champion titles. On January 14, the athlete will defend his titles in a bout with Callum Smith from the United Kingdom.
"We signed a contract for the fight from our side," the spokesman said. "We are ready to hold the next fight with Artur in case Beterbiev defeats Smith," he added.
The ‘Day of Reckoning’ event in Riyadh provided a grand stage for Bivol’s title defense, sharing the limelight with other high-profile bouts including Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin and Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=The star-studded event, broadcasted on DAZN, drew global attention to the burgeoning boxing scene in Saudi Arabia, with fight enthusiasts tuning in to witness history in the making. Bivol’s strategic approach and victory over Arthur added to the night’s narrative of elite boxing prowess.
As the dust settles on the canvas, Dmitry Bivol’s latest victory not only reinforces his position at the pinnacle of the light heavyweight division but also sets the stage for future legendary encounters. In the intricate dance of boxing’s hierarchy, Bivol remains a steadfast leader, with eyes fixed on unifying the division’s titles and etching his name deeper into the annals of boxing history.
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