Bivol takes Beterbiev's undisputed light-heavyweight world title
RIYADH, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Russian Dmitry Bivol took Russian-born Canadian Artur Beterbiev's undisputed light-heavyweight world boxing title on a majority points decision in their rematch in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
The judges scored the fight in Riyadh 114-114, 116-112 and 115-113.
The previous fight last October went by exactly the same score to Beterbiev.
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