Comments Thread For: Dmitry Bivol Boxes Past Craig Richards For Decision Win To Retain Title

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Dmitry Bivol made a successful seventh defense of his WBA light-heavyweight title but did nothing to greatly boost his reputation as he was taken the distance by Craig Richards in Manchester. The Russian claimed a unanimous decision and two of the judges scores were probably generous to the Londoner, but this was risk-free stuff from Bivol, who had gone the full 12 rounds in his previous four defenses.
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[Joeboxeo]

I had 116-112 for the champ. Bivol can't crack an egg ... Beterbiev will crush him

[JakeTheBoxer]

Bivol looked small compared to that British guy.

But he still unifies 175. Beterbiev also looked rusty.

[adotd]

Richards was a lot more technical than I thought. Really enjoyed the fight.

[ShaneMosleySr]

That fight wasn’t close lol. These British judges are unbelievable.

[BaguMka]

That fight wasn’t close lol. These British judges are unbelievable.

You right Richards took 2 rounds maximum, another home judging by brits

[TMLT87]

Richards gave a decent account of himself.

[ShaneMosleySr]

I was impressed that Richards made the last four rounds somewhat interesting to watch.

That’s enough to almost get a majority draw apparently.

You right Richards took 2 rounds maximum, another home judging by brits

[ShaneMosleySr]

Without question but 116-112 is very generous to Richards and those judges thought it was closer.

Richards gave a decent account of himself.

[DFM]

Good performance by both men. The decision shouldn't have been that close in my opinion. I want to see Bivol at 168. He's too small for 175.