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      Adam Azim vs Ohara Davies LIVE RESULTS: Azim KNOCKS OUT bloodied Davies in eighth round – latest updates

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      ADAM AZIM put on a blistering performance to knock out Ohara Davies in the eighth round of their fight. The Assassin was surgical throughout as he scored two knockdowns en route to his impressive stoppage win. Anthony Yarde beat Ralfs Vilvans on points on the undercard. TV: Sky Sports Main EventLive stream: NowTV / Sky Sports+CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Edmondson BEATS AzeezIt was a close, competitive fight. But wow. I didn’t expect that one. Lewis Edmondson wins it on the scorecards by majority decision, beating Azeez 114-114, 114-113, 115-112. Big win for the 28-year-old. Copy linkCopiedChampionship roundsAzeez continues to impress in the final rounds here with 11 and 12 on deck. Edomondson is giving it a good go here, despite having never been this later in a fight before. Big right hand for Azeez lands and Edmondson takes it well but he’s struggling to do much more in there at the moment. It was a close right to begin with then Edmondson had a point taken and since then Azeez has taken control of things a little more. Whoever finishes these final two rounds strong, however, could nick it. Credit: PACopy linkCopiedPoint taken from EdmondsonA point has been taken from Lewis Edmondson by the referee for hitting after being told to break. Azeez has really taken control of the fight in the last two rounds and Edmondson looks like he’s starting to feel the pace a little bit as well. I have Azeez a couple of rounds up and he usually does his best work in the latter rounds as well. Copy linkCopiedAction shotsHere’s how the fight is looking so far. It’s been an even but entertaining one. Hard to split. Both men have used their jabs and right hands effectively. Credit: PACredit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedAzeez vs Edmondson R5Callum Simpson, British super-middleweight champion, is sat ringside and has the fight close but in favour of Edmondson so far. It’s been a very even affair so far. Azeez is an absolute laser with his jab from so far back, using every ounce of athleticism he has to bypass Edmondson’s lead hand. Azeez and Edmondson warned to keep things clean by the ref after a couple of awkward exchanges with both men up close. Copy linkCopiedAzeez vs Edmondson R3It’s been a solid start to this British and Commonwealth title match-up between Dan Azeez and Lewis Edmondson.Both men boxing well but looks to be Azeez with most of the early control in there. Edmondson is rangey though and could cause some problems with that jab. Copy linkCopiedOhara talks retirementDavies: “I think my time in the sport is done. This might be the end of my boxing career. I’ll still be around but I no longer enjoy it. “I didn’t enjoy this camp. I might be involved in some other parts, but these young guys, Azim, Dalton Smith, Harlem Eubank, it’s time for them to reign.”Copy linkCopiedAzim KNOCKS OUT Davies R8And there’s the statement Adam Azim wanted. He lands a stiff jab in the opening minute of the round and that immediately puts Ohara on the backfoot. He follows it up with a blistering left hook and down goes Ohara. The referee begins to count. But his corner is having none of it and the towel comes in. Credit: PACopy linkCopiedAzim vs Davies R7Shane McGuigan tells his man in the corner to go for the stoppage. He’s seen enough and thinks Azim can finish it here. Azim comes out and looks to land some really sharp shots and is having success with most. But Ohara is hanging in there nice and tough. Azim is willing to sit in the pocket and systematically break his opponent down, however. He can do this all night. But he’ll want an emphatic finish. Copy linkCopiedAzim vs Davies R6Ohara has calmed things down in the sixth round. He’s feeling the pressure a little less and Azim has slowed things down too. Azim still pressuring nicely, he doesn’t want to let his man off the hook in there as the fight enters the second half. A big left hand comes in from Ohara but Azim takes it and finishes the round strong by landing two big shots of his own. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedAzim vs Davies R5Azim KNOCKS DOWN Davies. It looks as if Ohara Davies has broken his nose in there. It’s bleeding profusely and Azim has literally smelt the blood. Azim goes for it and puts his man on the deck after a flurry of punches against the ropes.He gets back up but Azim is now turning the screw. The stoppage could be near. Copy linkCopiedAzim vs Davies R4Azim lands a lovely left hook in the opening minute and gets a smile from Davies in response. Another heavy right hand from Azim follows before Ohara comes back with a couple of solid jabs of his own. One-two and finishes with a left hook, does Azim with his next move. Ohara tries to land a haymaker but misses and Azim comes back with a really solid uppercut to answer.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedAzim vs Davies R3Azim probing with some stinging jabs but Ohara is equal to them, parrying the odd one on the way in. Davies does come very close to landing his own looping hook but Azim sees it coming and dodges a second before it lands. Another tense round. Copy linkCopiedAzim vs Davies R2Another very tense round from Davies, who keeps Azim at bay with long arms but he’s still very hesitant to throw anything of note. He’s still trying to figure out the speed of Azim. Davies tries to pick things up in the final minute of the round and just misses with a chopping right hand of his own. Another round to Azim.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedAzim vs Davies R1Both men looking to show all their flare in the first round here but Azim definitely looking the quicker and the flashier of the two. Davies on the back foot as Azim comes forward and lands some very sharp right hands on the temple of Davies. The hand speed difference is very telling and already Davies looks incredibly hesitant to let his hands go. Really sharp opener for Azim. Copy linkCopiedAzim makes his entranceHere comes Adam Azim! A dazzling entrance for his main event clash with Ohara Davies. Copy linkCopiedOhara Davies is on his wayHere comes Ohara!He looks pretty dialled in. Copy linkCopiedAzim vs DaviesAdam Azim’s clash against Ohara Davies is NEXT. It’s been an entertaining build-up so far, but now the talking stops as both men enter the ring for what should be a cracker of a fight. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBuatsi on Yarde’s winJoshua Buatsi was a little critical of Anthony Yarde’s performance tonight. The pair have been linked with a fight against each other for years.“That guy [Vilcans] shouldn’t have seen past round three, in my opinion”, Buatsi says.Copy linkCopiedAntony Yarde WINSIt’s a comeback win for Anthony Yarde, but not in the manner he wanted. Referee Victor Loughlan scored it 98-92 to Yarde, who clearly wanted the stoppage, but just couldn’t find it. He got the knockdown but after that Vilcans came into his own. Copy linkCopiedYarde vs Vilcans R10A very pedestrian round 10 finishes things off as Yarde fails to land anything more of any meaning. Both men look pretty happy to leave it to the scorecards, especially Yarde. But Vilvans may have won at least four rounds in there. It could be close if the judges have scored this without any hometown bias. Both men windmill in the final few seconds of the round and that’s it. Copy linkCopiedYarde vs Vilcans R9A great round for Ralfs Vilcans. The Latvian has given it a right go since being floored in the first round.Yarde looks like he’s feeling it a little after expending so much energy trying to take Vilcans out in the middle rounds.Yarde does land a big right hand towards the end of the round but that’s all he’s really done in the ninth.One more to go.Copy linkCopiedYarde vs Vilcans R8A slower round eight here as Yarde looks to get behind his jab again.The only knockdown of the fight, remember, came in the first seven seconds of the fight. Hard to believe we’re in round eight.Yarde just hasn’t put it together how he hoped he would. He’s been, at times, out-landed and outworked.But he’s pressed the action and landed the more eye-catching shots throughout.Copy linkCopiedYarde vs Vilcans R7All-in-all, Yarde has been sloppy tonight, and perhaps a lot of it comes down to ring rust. Or he’s just not up to facing an opponent like this. But he’s no closer to getting the stoppage he craves in the seventh. Vilcans is clearly tough and if he’s going to go away, Yarde will have to set his shots up rather than try and land one-hitter quitters. Another solid defensive round for Vilcans.Copy linkCopiedYarde vs Vilcans R6Yarde going for the finish here again. Those right hands from Vilcans are coming less and less. Yarde marching his man down but he’s not loading up, perhaps looking to do things a little more methodically with his man gasping for air. Vilcans lands a nice upset as Yarde plods forward but it angers the Brit clearly as he comes forward himself and lands a massive left hand which stumbles the Latvian onto the ropes. Copy linkCopied More

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic teased for sensational boxing switch as ex-Man Utd star’s shock talks revealed

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has been lined up for a sensational boxing switch after holding secret talks over FaceTime.The former Manchester United striker has a martial arts background with a black belt in taekwondo. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is being lined up for a shock boxing matchCredit: Instagram @iamzlatanibrahimovicIbrahimovic is still at AC Milan in an advisory roleCredit: GettyThese days, he is overseeing operations at ex-club AC Milan after hanging up his boots last year following a glittering 24-year career. His old United team-mate Wayne Rooney moved into management following retirement but was linked with a stunning boxing fight. Rooney even held talks with Misfits Boxing – home to celebrity-style crossover bouts – before deciding to take on the Plymouth job. And Misfits head honcho Mams Taylor revealed he has even tried to talk Ibrahimovic, 43, into lacing up the gloves and stepping into the ring. READ MORE IN BOXINGTaylor told SunSport: “I’ve tried to convince Zlatan and he can fight. I’m good friends with his manager and we had a FaceTime, the three of us.”It was really cool because he’s seen a lot of Misfits fights and he’s followed it. He was a kickboxer, he’d be a good one as well. “But yeah, there’s other names that aren’t quite as big as these guys that are but still very respected and have achieved a lot that are interested. “And because it’s so realistic that those guys are going to fight, I’m not gonna give you their names. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But, I will say that Zlatan and Wayne Rooney, there’ve been conversations and I think it’s a matter of time. At some point it will materialise.”Rooney’s former United colleague Danny Simpson became the first footballer on the Misfits circuit in August. Joey Essex postpones boxing debut as fight with KSI’s brother collapses but TV ‘villain’ still in talks with Misfits He faced YouTuber Danny Aarons over four rounds with the bout ending in a controversial draw. Simpson’s step into the ring has helped inspire others to take the leap with Taylor in talks with more ex-Premier League stars to fight.But the promoter remained coy on the details as he said: “I’m not going to give you any names because I’ll ruin the surprise. “But definitely there’s some really big names and some very credible footballers, ex-footballers who have expressed interest.”So I think that’s gonna unfold in its own time.”KSI with manager and Misfits co-founder Mams TaylorCredit: Leigh Dawney/Misfits Boxing More

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      Joey Essex postpones boxing debut as fight with KSI’s brother collapses… but TV ‘villain’ still in talks with Misfits

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      JOEY ESSEX has had his boxing debut postponed – but talks for the TV star to fight are still ongoing. The Only Way is Essex legend was in line to feature on Misfits Boxing’s “super card” in Qatar with KSI’s brother Deji his scheduled opponent. Joey Essex is still in talks for a boxing fightCredit: RexBut Deji, 27, was announced on the November 28 card noticeably without an opponent.It leaves Essex’s boxing debut up in the air but Misfits head honcho Mams Taylor revealed the door is still wide open. Taylor told SunSport: “Well, let’s see how this plays out. “But, Joey and I have had conversations and I think he’d be great on Misfits.READ MORE IN SPORT”He’s naturally such a villain, like a lovable rogue and we need characters like him and I’m confident Joey will will appear on Misfits sooner or later.”Misfits Boxing was launched in 2022 by YouTuber-turned-prizefighter KSI and his music mogul manager Mams Taylor. And it has become a home to celebrity-style crossover bouts with stars of the boxing, MMA and social media world involved in big fights.Taylor expects reality TV’s Essex, 34, to join their roster – just not yet against 2-4 Deji. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “Deji was just a bit too experienced for your first fight and although I think it would have made a great story it just didn’t materialise in the end.”But yeah, I look forward to having Joey on in the future. I think rather than fight Deji for his first fight, I think he’ll want to get some experience in there, see how it plays out.”And then I think that’d be a big fight in the future. Maybe he’ll get a couple of wins under his belt, build the story and and I think it could happen.”Essex’s uncle Tony Sims is an esteemed coach who formerly trained Anthony Joshua and often has his celeb nephew in his Romford gym. Joey Essex gives fans a rare glimpse of his luxury £190k Lamborghini More

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      Beterbiev and Bivol were so good they could have fought without a referee – the epic fight was just what boxing needed

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      BOXING owes a massive debt of gratitude to Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, for giving us a fight in Riyadh last weekend that will live long in the memory.The pair of them provided a masterclass of attacking and defensive skills that brought nobility to the Noble Art.Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol put on a show that displayed just how good boxing can be at its bestCredit: GettyThey went into battle as unbeaten warriors and the prize to the winner was to be acclaimed the undisputed world light-heavyweight champion.It was the kind of even match-up that is made in heaven and every fan on the planet had been looking forward to it for months with expert opinion divided as to who would come out on top.The week-long build-up was extremely low key — it was unmistakable the two Russians had enormous respect for each other and weren’t interested in getting involved in pretending there was a grudge.It was amusing to see the various TV interviewers desperately trying — but failing miserably — to get Beterbiev and Bivol to trash-talk and bad-mouth each other.READ MORE IN BOXINGVery often the anticipation of such a consummate contest ends up being a bitterly disappointing anti-climax — the long-awaited Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao clash nine years ago is a classic example.But within seconds of the opening bell such fears were knocked out as it became clear this would be extra special.For 12 rounds the action ebbed and flowed non-stop between two proud, elite fighters calling on all their remarkable resources as they strived for supremacy.As accurate hooks and jabs landed, Beterbiev and Bivol took their punishment without flinching.Most read in BoxingBeterbiev secured a narrow victory in RiyadhCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThere was hardly a clinch and I certainly didn’t see a single foul blow throughout the 36 minutes — in fact American referee Thomas Taylor didn’t need to be there as he had absolutely nothing to do.It wasn’t the kind of brutal fight that had you gasping for breath — hardly a drop of blood was shed and there were no knockdowns.Puzzled fans say ‘this is so random’ as snooker royalty spotted ringside for Beterbiev vs BivolBut it was so tantalisingly close and absorbing and the skill levels were so high. It must have had most people purring.At the end nobody could be sure whose hand was going to be raised in triumph — there was bound to be controversy whoever got it.From my armchair view I thought, because of his grandstand finish in the last two rounds, Beterbiev just about earned his majority decision.But both men gave their fellow pros a lesson in how to conduct themselves in victory and defeat — no histrionics from either.Inevitably, Eddie Hearn — Bivol’s promoter — screamed his man was robbed as words like ‘disgusting’ and ‘disgraceful’ tripped off his tongue.The punch stats didn’t tell the full story of a marvellous showHearn, at that time, didn’t know what Dmitry had said before he left the ring — when his disappointment must have been at its height.There was no Bivol bellyaching, on the contrary, as he said of the decision: “It’s just the opinion of the judges. I just say congratulations to Artur and his team, he deserves it. No problem.”How refreshing in this modern, money-mad world that boxing sportsmanship of the highest quality can still prevail.READ MORE SUN STORIESBeterbiev is a man of integrity and there’s every hope he will do the honourable thing and give Bivol the rematch he richly deserves.I’m sure I’m not alone in wanting to see them fight again.Controversy reigned when the judges’ scorecards were read outDmitry Bivol earned a rematch with his efforts in the ringCredit: Getty More

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      ‘It’s a disgrace’ – Frank Warren responds to rival promoter’s wild claim about Fabio Wardley’s GLOVES after brutal KO

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      FURIOUS Frank Warren has slammed accusations Fabio Wardley shattered Frazer Clarke’s face with dodgy gloves.Clarke, 33, needed emergency Saudi Arabian surgery to rewire his smashed jaw following a brutal first round KO defeat in Saturday’s British and Commonwealth heavyweight title rematch.Frank Warren has slammed Ben Shalom’s claims as a ‘disgrace’Credit: PAShalom believes Wardley’s gloves are being investigatedCredit: GettyHis promoter Ben Shalom claims Wardley’s customised 10oz Fly gloves are being investigated after British Boxing Board of Control’s medical chief Neil Scott likened Clarke’s injury to being hit with a BRICK.Shalom said: “A doctor told me there’s no way in hell any boxing glove should be able to inflict that level of damage.“It’s an ongoing process, something we are looking at, to see how these customised gloves are different.”We were warned repeatedly by Frazer’s team about what gloves could be used.”READ MORE BOXING NEWSHowever, Warren, 72, stormed: “Frazer was a gentleman all week and has praised Fabio’s brilliant performance.“The only person who has mentioned any suggestion of impropriety is Ben.“It’s a disgrace Shalom has tried to tarnish Fabio’s win and reputation with such a dangerous suggestion.“The British Boxing Board of Control checks and approves all gloves at the Friday meeting – which is filmed these days – and no issues were raised.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I will be taking Shalom to the Board for bringing the sport into disrepute with this libellous allegation and questioning the integrity of the Board and everybody involved in the Riyadh show.Warren’s ruthless reply was to comments Shalom had given to the Sportsman Boxing youtube channel, claiming: “There was a lot of talk during the week as to the gloves that were being worn by Fabio Wardley.Frank Warren slams Usyk-Fury II Undercard Criticism Wardley beat Clarke in the first round with a brutal knockoutCredit: Getty“A doctor said to me that there’s no way in hell any boxing glove should be able to have that level of damage.”It’s an ongoing process, but during the week we were warned repeatedly by Frazer’s team about what gloves could be used.”A spokesperson for the BBBofC told SunSport: “There is no investigation. The gloves were approved.” More

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      Fabio Wardley eyes next fight with former heavyweight world champion as he says ‘I’d happily back myself’

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      FABIO WARDLEY is eyeing a showdown with a former world champion following his destruction of Frazer Clarke.The Suffolk slugger iced the former doorman in the first round of their Riyadh rematch last weekend to retain the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.Fabio Wardley brutally knocked out Frazer Clarke in their Riyadh rematchCredit: GETTYThe Suffolk slugger is now a bonafide player in the heavyweight divisionCredit: GETTYWardley is open to a gunfight with ex-WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder nextCredit: GETTYWardley, 29, is now a bonafide player in the division following his desert demolition job of Clarke – who suffered a broken jaw and damaged cheekbone.And the Ipswich Town superfan is now eyeing some of the big names in the division, including former long-reigning WBC heavyweight king Deontay Wilder.When asked about potentially fighting The Bronze Bomber next, he told Box Nation: “I’d happily back myself against him.”Because ultimately it’s a battle of the bombs and it’s who can land first.READ MORE BOXING NEWSWhen quizzed about facing either Wilder or Agit Kabayel next, he told The Boxing Show: “Honestly I don’t know.”It’s not about I want to fight you, it’s about who‘s going to set me up to be in the best position.”He continued: “Now is the right time to sit with the likes of Frank Warren and my team who have been and put people in world title positions.”Wilder, 38, is at the tale end of his career having suffered four crushing defeats in his last five outings.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFabio Wardley is refusing to get too big for his boots following his brutal KO of Frazer ClarkeCredit: GETTYRetirement has been mooted for the once-devastating knockout artist, although his coach Malik Scott insists he wants to fight again.Wardley knows he’s now a force to be reckoned with in the division but doesn’t want to get too big for his boots.Fabio Wardley destroys Frazer Clarke as he mangles opponents jaw in astonishing first round KOAnd he was brought back down to Earth after arriving home from Riyadh when he was forced to get rid of rotting food in his fridge.In an exclusive interview with SunSport, he said: “Nothing changes for me.”Even though my missus and mum keep trying to tell me that things have changed now.“I went to the same old lunch spot with my old friends on Tuesday that I have been going to for years.“I even had to run to the Co-Op at about 9pm for bread and milk and bits and bobs that I needed for the house because everything had gone off while I was away.“Tuesday night was bin day so I was out in the garden wheeling them out, nothing changes.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I don’t have a butler, I am the same old normal guy and I will be at the football at the weekend and crack on with the lads like I usually do.“I will keep it like this for as long as humanly possible.” More

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      ‘No secret’ – Tyson Fury reveals new gameplan for do-or-die Oleksandr Usyk rematch as legacy hangs in the balance

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      TYSON FURY will go into his do-or-die rematch with Oleksandr Usyk with a kill-or-be-killed mentality.The Gypsy King’s dreams of becoming undisputed heavyweight champion were shattered by the slick southpaw in their Riyadh rumble in May, which he lost via split decision.Tyson Fury will rematch Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia on December 21Credit: GETTYThe Gypsy King suffered a split decision defeat to the Ukrainian in their first meeting in MayCredit: PAFury, 35, has plans to go into their second Riyadh rumble all guns blazingCredit: GETTYFury, 35, claims his first professional defeat was the result of him “having fun and playing around with the Ukrainian.But he plans to go hell for leather when they renew their rivalry in a second-successive desert dust-up on December 21.He said: “I’m going to roll the dice and it’s going to be you or me… best foot forward and swing away.”I’ve never been afraid to get knocked spark out. I’ve always put it on the line every time.”READ MORE ON USYK VS FURY 2Fury reckons the judges did a disservice to his work early in the fight after seeing Usyk almost take him out in the ninth round.And he’s already predicted they WON’T score the fight in his favour should the fight go the distance again.He continued: “There’s no secret! I’m going in there to knock you out.”Because I don’t think I’m going to get a decision no matter what I do.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I don’t think I’m going to get a boxing decision, so I’m going to have to take it out of the judges’ hands like I did in America that time [against Deontay Wilder].”And I’ve got to get him (Usyk) out of there. Hand on heart, I have to get him out of there to see victory.”Tyson Fury teases trilogy with Oleksandr UsykDespite almost being finished by Usyk – who he once branded a “blown-up middleweight” – Fury insists he has no fear about making their rematch a firefight for the ages.He said: “I needed to get Wilder out of there or he got me out of there and that’s the type of fight it had to be.”It had to be a 50/50 gunsling with the biggest puncher in history or else he’d have chinned me in round nine.”Going into the rematch with Usyk, it’s going to be the same.” More

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      Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol rematch in huge doubt as major decision on undisputed champ’s next fight announced

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      A HUGE spanner has potentially been thrown into the works of a rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.The Russian duo went to war for all the light-heavyweight marbles in a memorable Riyadh rumble last weekend.Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol fought for all the light-heavyweight marbles in Riyadh last weekendCredit: GETTYBivol boxed beautifully and many thought he had the victory in the bag after the final roundCredit: GETTYBut Beterbiev was controversially crowned the undisputed king of the light heavyweightsCredit: GETTYAn immediate rematch for all the belts is in doubt as the IBF have ordered Beterbiev to fight his mandatory challenger nextCredit: GETTYChechen clubber Beterbiev was crowned the undisputed king of 175-pounders after 12 gruelling rounds, although many believe he was gifted the decision.Boxing fans around the world called for an immediate rematch following Beterbiev’s coronation, which came courtesy of 114-114, 115-113 and 116-112 scorecards.But the IBF have thrown a spanner into the works of what would be another mouthwatering affair.The American sanctioning body has ruled that Beterbiev MUST fight the mandatory challenger for his red strap next.READ MORE ON BETERBIEVThey have ordered the 39-year-old to fight 13-1 German Michael Eifert.Under IBF regulations, Beterbiev will have to reach a deal to face Eifert within 30 days or risk being STRIPPED of the belt.So a potential rematch with Bivol, who has submitted an appeal over the result of last weekend’s bout, likely WON’T be an undisputed affair.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDmitry Bivol cut a crestfallen figure after the verdict was read out and is hoping to land an immediate rematchCredit: GETTYThere are parallels with the quandary Oleksandr Usyk found himself in after winning his undisputed heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury in May.Most read in BoxingUsyk, however, opted against rematching mandatory IBF challenger Daniel Dubois and vacated the belt.Artur Beterbiev pulls off gymnastic stunt in final Dmitry Bivol training sessionFormer IBO and WBA light-heavyweight king Bivol was crestfallen after hearing veteran announcer Michael Buffer announce Beterbiev as the winner of their showdown.He told Sky Sports: “I feel empty emotionally now. I went to the ring only to win this fight but I don’t have my belt.”When pressed on a potential rematch, he added: “If I have this chance of course I would like to fight again.”Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh believes Bivol was denied a clear victory and will do everything in his power to make a rematch come to fruition.He told The Stomping Ground: “This was one of the great fights of the last 20 years I think.”But I don’t think the result was fair, in my opinion.”The two fighters are like my brothers, but I think Bivol won two rounds more. “I will focus and I will try to do the rematch. If they accept, we will do it.” More