Brilliant fight. Bravo to both men. Was rooting for Beterbiev but think Bivol has won it with much cleaner work. Definitely don't see 7 rounds...
I stopped scoring after 6 as wanted to just enjoy watching but I feel Bivol has edged it. Landed the cleaner shots for me.
Feel like Beterbiev has neglected his body work a bit that was bringing him a lot of joy in middle rounds. You'd expect him to pick up the pace...
Joy to watch.
Wonder what the odds on a draw were.
He definitely finished it the stronger but Bivol seemed more active and on the front foot than the previous couple.
What a round that was. Bivols best since the 3rd imo and hurt Beterbiev but still took some heavy shots.
No matter how this goes from here I despair that there are people out there who still consider Artur as purely a puncher. Incredibly skilled boxer.
Can't see Bivol keeping this level of movement up for 12 with these body shots he's taking.
3-2 Bivol. Artur starting to land more though and think his pressure already starting to have an impact of Bivol.
Beterbiev upping his pressure a bit and starting to cut the ring off more. Fascinating fight as @nurological said.
Bivol started very well here as expected. Started to open up and trade more last minute of that round though which he needs to be careful with.
Wonder if it's alphabet organisation driven. Seem to recall one of them didn't want Bivol to fight for a title? Obviously the oil money made that...
No Russian anthem?
Now that's how you get a ring walk done Artur. 60 seconds maximum.
