Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn separated by security at Saudi hotelDmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev will finally share a ring tonight, as they meet in an undisputed title fight in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
The unbeaten light-heavyweights have orbited one another for some time, and they were due to clash in Riyadh in June, but Beterbiev sustained a knee injury that delayed the bout.<\/p>\n
It has now arrived, however, with Beterbiev carrying the WBC, WBO and IBF belts into the Kingdom Arena, while 33-year-old Bivol reigns as WBA Super champion. Both boxers are pound-for-pound stars in the sport, with Beterbiev at No 6 in the Indy Sport rankings and Bivol at No 5.<\/p>\n
Beterbiev, even at 39, is one of the most devastating punchers in all of boxing, having compiled a 20-0 record with 20 knockouts. Bivol, meanwhile, has gone 23-0 with 12 KOs as a slick mover, a fluid technician, and a volume puncher. <\/p>\n
The contrast in styles should make for an intriguing match-up, and the fight caps off an impressive card: Chris Eubank Jr is in action before the main event, while heavyweights Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke meet in a rematch of one of the fights of the year: their bloody bout for the British title, which ended as a draw in March.<\/p>\n
Follow live updates and results from Bivol vs Beterbiev and a stacked undercard, below:<\/p>\n
Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE: Chris Eubankr Jr vs Kamil SzeremetaIndy Sport columnist Steve Bunce is on hand to preview Chris Eubank Jr\u2019s fight, which is up next…<\/p>\n
\u201cChris Eubank Jr has had a lot of time to think about where he is going and where he has been in the boxing business.<\/p>\n
\u201cTonight, here in Riyadh, Eubank Jr will have his 37th fight when he meets Poland\u2019s Kamil Szeremeta. It is all part of a much bigger plan, having accepted a unique responsibility outside the ring following the sudden death of his brother Sebastian.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn recent weeks, the boxer has had a spectacular and very public row with his former promoters and has talked boldly of a series of fights to end his career.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is older, wiser and far from finished.\u201d<\/p>\n
Full article:<\/p>\n
Alex Pattle12 October 2024 19:33<\/p>\n
Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE: Skye Nicolson vs Raven ChapmanRound nine<\/p>\n
A bit more grappling, before the women separate and Nicolson easily evades a lunging Chapman.<\/p>\n
Nicolson then lands a pair of left hooks at close range. More clinching now.<\/p>\n
After the round, Chapman\u2019s corner tells her: \u201cI think we just have to give her everything now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Round 10<\/p>\n
So, Chapman needs a knockout. What can she produce in this final round? <\/p>\n
A lot of feints from her, but Nicolson isn\u2019t biting, and so Chapman isn\u2019t going for the shots after all.<\/p>\n
When she eventually does, Nicolson continues to pick her off on the counter. <\/p>\n
And to the scorecards we\u2019ll go…<\/p>\n
Skye Nicolson def. Raven Chapman via unanimous decision (99-91, 98-92, 98-92).<\/p>\n
Alex Pattle12 October 2024 19:20<\/p>\n
Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE: Skye Nicolson vs Raven ChapmanRound seven<\/p>\n
Chapman is running out of time to make the necessary changes here.<\/p>\n
She jabs to the body, in a smarter move, but Nicolson times a counter cross very well.<\/p>\n
Now a naked cross, but Chapman can\u2019t stop it.<\/p>\n
Round eight<\/p>\n
Chapman said before this fight that she can knock out Nicolson. Well, she needs to!<\/p>\n
The challenger tries to corner Nicolson, who stays light on her feet and skips into space.<\/p>\n
Both women land left hooks before tying up. They separate, and Nicolson connects again with a left hook on the turn.<\/p>\n
Alex Pattle12 October 2024 19:13<\/p>\n
Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE: Skye Nicolson vs Raven ChapmanRound five<\/p>\n
Chapman continues to press forward, with Nicolson still content to counter. Another rear uppercut lands for the champion.<\/p>\n
Round six<\/p>\n
Into the second half of the fight. More counter hooks from Nicolson, although Chapman catches her on the end of a right cross.<\/p>\n
Nicolson is smiling, looking like she\u2019s having the time of her life.<\/p>\n
Alex Pattle12 October 2024 19:07<\/p>\n
Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE: Skye Nicolson vs Raven ChapmanRound three<\/p>\n
Southpaw Nicolson finally sits down on a shot, and that gets a reaction out of Chapman. <\/p>\n
Oh! Well-timed counter from Nicolson. This is better from the Aussie. <\/p>\n
A rear uppercut catches out Chapman now. And a hook. Nicolson has found her rhythm. <\/p>\n
Chapman with a decent right hand, though, leaping in.<\/p>\n
Round four<\/p>\n
Will I ever get through one of these events without writing, \u201cThese two-minute rounds really fly by\u201d? No.<\/p>\n
Into the fourth round of 10. Nicolson with a counter left hook, but Chapman gets through with a right hook.<\/p>\n
Nicolson taxes Chapman on a couple of over-eager entries by the Briton.<\/p>\n
Alex Pattle12 October 2024 19:01<\/p>\n
Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE: Skye Nicolson vs Raven ChapmanRounds one and two<\/p>\n
A bit of an aggressive start from Chapman, who is pressing forward and keeping Nicolson thinking. <\/p>\n
The featherweights briefly grapple, with Chapman landing a decent right hand before that clinch and one after. <\/p>\n
There\u2019s a bit of the Whittaker fight in this bout: Nicolson, the favoured fighter, isn\u2019t off to the sharpest start.<\/p>\n
Alex Pattle12 October 2024 18:58<\/p>\n
Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE: Skye Nicolson vs Raven ChapmanAnyway, the undercard continues! <\/p>\n
Skye Nicolson defends the WBC women\u2019s featherweight title against Raven Chapman. <\/p>\n
Both fighters are unbeaten. Chapman represents Britain, Nicolson fights out of Australia.<\/p>\n
Alex Pattle12 October 2024 18:47<\/p>\n
Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE: Ben Whittaker vs Liam CameronWhittaker is now on his stool in the corner, being asked if he wants to continue. <\/p>\n
His leg is getting checked. He seems to be in some discomfort. Is it the leg, or a nerve issue from his back?<\/p>\n
Some observers will feel like Whittaker is looking for a way out, but either way, the fight is going to the scorecards!<\/p>\n
This could be very close. It was trending in Cameron\u2019s direction, but did he do enough across those five rounds to get the win…?<\/p>\n
Whittaker won\u2019t be in the ring for the reading of the scorecards; he\u2019s been taken away in a wheelchair! <\/p>\n
Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron fight to split draw (technical decision; 58-57, 57-58, 58-58).<\/p>\n
How is that a draw? Where was the 10-8 round???<\/p>\n
Alex Pattle12 October 2024 18:36<\/p>\n
Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE: Ben Whittaker vs Liam CameronRound five<\/p>\n
Approaching the midway point of this 10-round fight.<\/p>\n
Cameron is talking some trash to Whittaker when they\u2019re clinching, it seems. <\/p>\n
Whittaker is taken to the corner by the referee, after Cameron\u2019s team complain about a low blow. The ref warns Whittaker that he\u2019ll be deducted a point if he does it again.<\/p>\n
Cameron is landing almost at will now, and… what\u2019s this?!?! As the bell sounds, the fighters tumble over the top rope and onto the ring apron! I\u2019ve never seen that before, except in WWE!<\/p>\n
Cameron eventually stands, but Whittaker is still down!<\/p>\n
Alex Pattle12 October 2024 18:33<\/p>\n
Bivol vs Beterbiev LIVE: Ben Whittaker vs Liam CameronRound four<\/p>\n
The light-heavyweights trade jabs, before Cameron throws a one-two upstairs then a left hook to the body. <\/p>\n
There\u2019s some phone-booth fighting, with each man leaning on the other and unfurling body shots. <\/p>\n
Lovely combination from Cameron now, mixing up targets \u2013\u00a0head and body. Cameron tries to fire back with a right hook, but he\u2019s totally off-balance.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t get me wrong, Whittaker is still boxing well, but he\u2019s absorbed the most damage we\u2019ve seen in his pro career so far. He\u2019s tagged by two hooks upstairs, only partially blocking them.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you are what you say you are, a superstar…\u201d The lyrics of \u201cSuperstar\u201d by Lupe Fiasco ring around the arena. Are you listening, Ben?<\/p>\n
Alex Pattle12 October 2024 18:29<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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