Beterbiev-Bivol 2 takeaways: Trilogy fight should happen before Canelo, Benavidez
Briefly

Dmitry Bivol claimed the undisputed light heavyweight title with a majority decision win over Artur Beterbiev in their rematch, demonstrating significant control throughout the match. While the scorecards were close, Bivol's performance was commanding, raising questions about their potential trilogy. In other bouts, Joseph Parker dominated Martin Bakole, raising his profile in the heavyweight division, and Shakur Stevenson earned a stoppage win amid concerns about his recent performances. Meanwhile, Vergil Ortiz Jr. solidified his status at 154 pounds, eyeing potential matchups with top contenders.
"Bivol dominated Beterbiev for long parts of the fight, making it clear that while the scorecards weren't heavily in his favor, he controlled the match."
"Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev put on an even better show that leaves fans wanting more, highlighting the potential for a trilogy fight."
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