Boxing Match in Saudi Arabia
On Saturday, WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol defended his belt and undefeated record of 21-0 in a thrilling fight against the relatively unknown Lyndon Arthur, who held a record of 23-1. The fight, scheduled for 12 rounds, took place in Saudi Arabia.
From the start, both fighters showed their skills, but it was Bivol who dominated the tempo in the first round. By the second round, Bivol was already landing powerful shots on Arthur, and by the end of the round, the defending champion was putting together a series of devastating punches. Bivol continued to showcase his skills in the third round, hitting Arthur with precision and ease.
In the fourth round, Bivol maintained his dominance while Arthur struggled to find a clean shot. However, Arthur managed to assert himself in the fifth round, showing determination and resilience. But Bivol quickly regained control in the sixth round, continuing to outclass his opponent.
The seventh round was a continuation of Bivol's dominance, as he consistently landed punches on Arthur. Despite this, Arthur fought gamely in the eighth round, targeting Bivol's body. However, Bivol responded with his own body shots.
In the ninth round, Bivol made easy work of his challenger, ultimately securing a convincing victory. With this win, Bivol solidified his status as the WBA light heavyweight champion.
Bivol Defeats Arthur in Unanimous Decision
Despite his undeniable skill, Bivol did not launch a sustained attack that could have potentially ended the fight early. As a result, by the tenth round, the match seemed to be at a standstill in its own peculiar way. However, showing awareness of potentially disappointing the fans, Bivol unleashed a blistering combination at the bell, knocking Arthur down and ending the eleventh round.
In the twelfth and final round, Bivol attempted to finish the show early, but the resilient Arthur managed to remain on his feet until the final bell.
Unsurprisingly, Bivol was awarded a unanimous decision victory by the judges.
