Boxing results: Loss of buffalo avenges, defeat of Beterbieva in the rematch in Kingdom Arena

Arthur Beterbiev (21-1, 20 ko) finally tasted the defeat for the first time, losing his undeniable championship in the lightweight category Dmitry Bivol (24-1, 12 ko) in their rematch on Saturday night in Kingdom Arena in Riyadhu

Bivol, 34, used his superior hand speed, combined impact and movement to make the flank to the decision. Beterbiev had his moments, landing strong blows when he could reach the buffalo, but could not cut off the ring well enough. It was a fight that was probably supposed to be pulling out, but he managed well with the buffalo. At least now, fans and promoters Eddie Hearn, who complained about the previous fight, cannot make noise. They got their victory.

Results

114-114
116-112: Bivol
115-113: BIVOL

The fight was missing drama, mostly involved a buffalo moving around the ring, throwing fast shots and then binding the Beterbiev. It would be more interesting that fans watch if the buffalo stood and got engaged, but that’s not his style. He is a driver. All the movement used by the buffalo prevented Beterbiev from taking off his shots. When he hit in front of him, he didn’t throw himself enough.

He just waited until the perfect time, and the buffalo managed to take off his gunshots. At 12, Beterbiev left his cautious style in that circle and a tormented buffalo. If he had struggled in other circles, that would be a one -sided fight. The buffalo would probably be knocked out because his left eye was messed up from just that circle. He looked at the trouble as the fight ended.

This fight would be better on the background below the conflict of Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil Madrid. This was easily the best in the fight on tonight’s main card. The struggle of the co -founder between Joseph Parker, obese Martin Bakola, proved to be a terrible mismatch.

The victory will probably be in the trilogy. It will be on Turki Alalshikh to decide if he wants to go in that direction. After tonight’s annoying rematch, it would be better for a boxer public when the Turks would move in the other direction and David Benavidez Challenge Bivol for his four titles. Obviously, Bivol’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, will probably try to convince Turks to abolish the trilogy with Beterbiev to focus on either Benavidez or Canela Alvarez.

The Mexican superstar Canelo is busy with the following fight against Terrence Crawford, so this year is not a sustainable option until the Turks can negotiate a fight for December that includes a buffalo.