Should there be a asterisk on Bivols ’win’ against Beterbiev

Bivol fanboys were crying even more, when he got beat in the first fight.

 

I guess you agree with judges all the time or is it only when you like a fighter ?

Yes it was a comphrensive win for anyone who can score a fight not debatable at all.

1st fight was close maybe a draw 2nd fight no.

 

I think considering the loser of a fight in a 1-1 series the better fighter isn't an "asterisk" per say. I think Beterbievs better than Bivol but that isn't really an "asterisk"? Your allowed to consider the loser of a fight the better fighter without calling the outcome into question.

I do get what you're trying to say though and feel many agree with the spirit of your message.

 

Beterbiev is the better fighter

Bivol is the better boxer

Simple

 

I didn't agree with the judges because I had it a draw. But the range of cards was within reason.

There were still swing rounds. 3 and 10 being crucial rounds on many cards. How one scored those rounds is reflective in the range of score cards of the official judges Calling it a comprehensive win just isn't being objective.

 

It was comprehensive it was a clear win for Bivol he outlanded Beterbiev in 9 out of the 12 rounds and Beterbiev did significantly worse compared to the 1st fight.

 

He didn't finish as strong he did in the first fight(10 and 12 notwithstanding) and Bivol had a good run in the middle rounds. It was still a very competitive and close fight. So yeah not comprehensive. Sorry bro it is what it is.

 

Yes comprehensive when you get outlanded in 9 out of the 12 rounds and land only 17 percent of your punches its comprehensive.

Bivol was clearly the better fighter in the 2nd fight that's not even debatable.

 

It is debatable. You just think he won.

 

I don't think it's debatable at all Bivol was clearly the better fighter in the 2nd fight and Beterbiev did considerably worse in the rematch.

The 1st fight I agree was close I believe I had the 1st fight a draw but the 2nd fight I don't see it.

 

It's debatable bro.

 

Nah.

 

You disagree that it wasn't conclusive that's your prerogative.

 

Bivol-Beterbiev happening 7 years after they both became champions at 175 is one of the biggest tragedies in Light Heavyweight history.

 

Asterisk next to Bivol's win in the first match or the rematch?