Bivol was class in defeat, as expected, and praised Beterbiev; they had shared a unique respect for each other during the months and months it took to finally get the pair in the ring. They had also shared six years and nine months as world champions before the final bell separated Bivol from his belt.

A furious Eddie Hearn blasted the judge after Dmitry Bivol lost the boxing world champion title to Artur Beterbiev. Beterbiev became the undisputed light-heavyweight world champion after defeating Bivol by majority decision in Riyadh on Saturday (12 October).

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn cannot fathom how the judges scored the bout in favor of Artur Beterbiev against Dmitry Bivol

Artur Beterbiev was crowned undisputed light-heavyweight champion after beating Dmitry Bivol on Saturday night, but the split decision result has split opinion.

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn said Dmitry Bivol was robbed of a massive win Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, when the light heavyweight dropped a decision loss to Artur Beterbiev in an undisputed championship boxing bout at 175 pounds.