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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Steve Bunce

Dmitry Bivol and brave, brilliant savages define boxing’s unique ‘Last Crescendo’

There was brilliance, bravery, lunacy, savagery and endless hours of boxing in Riyadh on Saturday night, when seven fights with seven stories took place until nearly 4am.

Dmitry Bivol avenged his only loss to beat Artur Beterbiev and become the undisputed champion at light-heavyweight, in a simply amazing fight of skill and risk. Their first fight last October was exceptional, their rematch was far better.

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