CNN
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Dmitry Bivol claimed the undisputed light heavyweight world champion crown as he got revenge over Artur Beterbiev in a thrilling fight in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Bivol suffered his first career loss at the hands of defending champion Beterbiev in a stunning result four months ago and quickly called for a rematch.
And in their rematch in Riyadh, it was a tight affair with Bivol eventually winning via a judge’s decision with two judges scoring the fight 116-112 and 115-113 in his favor, while the third judge had a 114-114 draw.
“(The difference) was just me,” a smiling Bivol said in the ring afterwards holding all four title belts,…
