Yesterday, the undisputed fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol had the eyes of the boxing world fixed on the ring, as two undefeated champions collided for supremacy in the division. Beterbiev, holding the IBF, WBC, and WBO belts, went up against Bivol, the WBA champion, in a bout that promised explosive action.
As the fight unfolded, Beterbiev's pressure took over in the second half, securing him the victory via a close decision, 114-114, 115-113, 116-112. Bivol started strong, using his movement and footwork to control the early rounds, but as the fight progressed, Beterbiev began to land powerful shots that had Bivol retreating. The scores at the end reflected the back-and-forth nature of the bout, but Beterbiev's ability to dominate the later rounds proved decisive.
In the co-main event, Fabio Wardley delivered a stunning first-round knockout victory in his rematch against Frazer Clarke. From the opening bell, Wardley landed a massive right hand that had Clarke in trouble, and a follow-up combination sent Clarke to the canvas, ending the fight in just over two minutes.
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Jai Opetaia successfully defended his IBF cruiserweight title, stopping Jack Massey in the sixth round. Massey's corner threw in the towel after seeing their fighter take significant punishment, with Opetaia controlling the fight and landing heavy shots that left Massey bloodied and battered.
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In a middleweight contest, Chris Eubank Jr. took on Kamil Szeremeta, knocking him down four times before securing a knockout victory in the seventh round. Eubank Jr., who had been cut earlier in the fight due to a clash of heads, finished strong and expressed his desire to face Conor Benn in his next bout.
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Skye Nicolson retained her WBC female featherweight title with a dominant performance against Raven Chapman, outboxing her over ten rounds to win a unanimous decision. Nicolson’s movement and defensive skills proved too much for Chapman, who struggled to land significant punches throughout the fight.
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In a light heavyweight bout, Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron fought to a split draw after an unfortunate incident in the fifth round. Both fighters tumbled out of the ring, and Whittaker sustained a leg injury, forcing the fight to end prematurely.
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Also on the undercard, Mohammed Alakel made his pro debut with a unanimous decision win over Jesus Gonzalez.
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