In an electrifying showdown for the undisputed light heavyweight championship on October 12 in Riyadh, Artur Beterbiev emerged victorious over Dmitry Bivol in a closely contested battle that left fans divided. The fight, which is already being hailed as one of the best in recent boxing history, saw both fighters push themselves to the brink, but the result left many questioning the judges’ decision.

Beterbiev was declared the winner by majority decision with scores of 114-114, 115-113, and 116-112. However, many believed Bivol, who landed more punches, had done enough to secure the win. The split in opinion was immediate, with social media lighting up in outrage, labeling the decision a “robbery” and demanding a rematch.

His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, who hosted the high-profile event in Riyadh, wasted no time in sharing his thoughts on the controversial outcome. Speaking exclusively, HE Alalshikh praised the fight as “one of the great battles of the last 20 years” but expressed dissatisfaction with the scoring. He stated that Bivol deserved at least two more rounds, a view shared by many boxing experts and fans worldwide.

In a strong show of support for Bivol, HE Alalshikh immediately called for a rematch, saying, “This fight was too close to end here. Both fighters gave their all, but the result doesn’t reflect what we saw in the ring. We must give them another chance to settle it definitively.”

Dmitry Bivol, despite the heartbreak of his first professional loss, showed remarkable poise in his post-fight interview. Refusing to make excuses, Bivol acknowledged his shortcomings and accepted the judges’ decision, though he was visibly emotional. “I felt like I was in control, but I respect the decision. I won’t make excuses,” he said. However, Bivol made it clear that he too wanted a rematch, not because of the controversial scoreline, but to prove himself once again in the ring.

“I am a warrior and I have no excuses. I want another chance to show what I can do,” Bivol declared, demonstrating the same fighting spirit that has made him a fan favorite.

With HE Turki Alalshikh backing the call for an immediate rematch and Bivol ready for a second chance, the pressure is now on Artur Beterbiev. Will the newly crowned undisputed champion agree to face Bivol once more, or will he move on to new challenges?

For now, fans around the globe eagerly await Beterbiev’s response, hoping for a rematch that could potentially go down as another epic chapter in light heavyweight boxing history.