‘Robbery, if you ask me’: Ryan Garcia, pros react to Artur Beterbiev’s narrow win over Dmitry Bivol
Artur Beterbiev is the undisputed light heavyweight champion of the world, though some might disagree with the “undisputed” tag.
The reigning WBO, IBF, and WBC champion at 175 pounds claimed the WBA title to complete his collection, defeating Dmitry Bivol by majority decision after 12 tense rounds of action. For much of the contest, Beterbiev pressed the action, but Bivol expertly countered and it wasn’t always clear who was winning the exchanges.
In the end, one judge saw the contest as a tie, while two gave the advantage to Beterbiev.
Suffice to say, the combat sports community had something to say about the result, with some disagreeing with the judges’ verdict, some being unsatisfied with the action, and others congratulating Beterbiev for his new four-belt status.
Controversial boxing star Ryan Garcia simply wrote, “Wow robbery if you ask me.”
Wow robbery if you ask me
— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) October 12, 2024
See more social media reactions to Beterbiev vs. Bivol from the combat sports world below.
115-113, 116-112
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) October 12, 2024
Boxing is so terrible
— Shakur Stevenson (@ShakurStevenson) October 12, 2024
Hmm this fight didn’t live up to the hype to me: 114-114, 113-114, 115, 112. ………. Beterbiev!!!!
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) October 12, 2024
Judges again. Great fight. I had Bivol slightly. These scorecards are ridiculous as always. https://t.co/1KSnhm4bBo
— DT (@darrentill2) October 12, 2024
Really poor scoring.
— Stephen Espinoza (@StephenEspinoza) October 12, 2024
116-112 for Beterbiev is egregiously bad.
116-112 was not acceptable. lol
— Proper Loud Music (@MamsTaylor) October 12, 2024
Personally thought a draw but either way.
Incredible fight! Respect
I’ve got Bivol winning that! The last round was so close again but I just feel Bivol landed the better shots all
— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) October 12, 2024
night long.. Great combinations, Great fight. Beterbiev was outstanding! Nearly 40 years old and he’s finishing fights as strong as he did when he was 20! well done…
BETERBIEV!!!
— Nico Ali Walsh (@nicoaliwalsh) October 12, 2024
That was class #BeterbievBivol
— Caolan Loughran (@DonCaolan135) October 12, 2024
Let’s go pic.twitter.com/WdYyUuUjRH
— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) October 12, 2024
I think Beterbiev got it
— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) October 12, 2024