Dmitry Bivol’s team has formally submitted a request to the four major boxing organizations (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO), asking for an immediate rematch against Artur Beterbiev. This appeal, made on Wednesday, seeks to have the organizations intervene and order a new fight between the two boxers for the undisputed light heavyweight championship.
According to the letter sent, the request is based on the belief that a large portion of viewers expected a Dmitry Bivol victory. Bivol’s team has drawn parallels to the controversial Lennox Lewis vs. Evander Holyfield I fight, where many believed Lewis had won, but the result was a draw. The goal is for the rematch to provide a clear resolution, similar to what happened in that historic bout.
Bivol’s manager, Vadim Kornilov, confirmed they are still waiting for a response from the organizations. Kornilov also emphasized that one of the key points of the appeal is to review the scorecard of judge Pawel Kardyni, who scored the fight 116-112 in favor of Beterbiev. This score has generated controversy, and Bivol’s team believes it deserves a thorough review.
Despite speculations, it was clarified that this action should not be interpreted as a formal protest.
It is simply a request for an immediate rematch, outlining the reasons why they believe the fight should take place again. Bivol’s lawyer, representing the boxer, stressed in the letter that the fight must happen again to clearly determine the undisputed champion.
Previously, it was reported that both Bivol and Kornilov were considering filing a formal protest after the controversy sparked by the unanimous decision in favor of Beterbiev in their first fight. Bivol’s team made it clear they were dissatisfied with the 116-112 scorecard, which they consider unjust.
Dmitry Bivol’s team remains firm in their stance and is determined to seek a fair resolution for their fighter. It is now up to the regulatory organizations to respond to this request and decide whether a rematch will take place.
‼️ Dmitry Bivol’s team have reportedly now officially filed protests with all four sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO) against the Artur Beterbiev result, seeking an immediate rematch. [According to @JakeNDaBox]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 16, 2024
Additionally, Bivol’s manager Vadim Kornilov confirmed they are still seeking a response regarding their request to review judge Pawel Kardyni’s 116-112 scorecard. https://t.co/J1gMO8k5zm
— Jake Donovan (@JakeNDaBox) October 16, 2024
FYI: It is NOT lodged as a “protest.” It is a request for an immediate rematch outlining reasons Team Bivol believes one should be ordered. https://t.co/ZsR6yQrJKo
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) October 16, 2024
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