In a historic undisputed title match held in Saudi Arabia, Bivol and Beterbiev faced off to determine who would become the light heavyweight division’s first solo champion in 25 years, ending with Roy Jones Jr.

Beterbiev, who was previously the champion of the WBC, WBO, and IBF, now has the WBA title after winning by majority decision on the judges scorecards in Riyadh.

The decision has drawn a lot of criticism, with Eddie Hearn, the promoter of Bivol, calling it “sickening.” After the fight, Polish referee Pawel Kardyni scored 116–112, giving Beterbiev eight of the twelve rounds. Hearn insisted that Beterbiev “should never work in the sport again.”According to boxing reporter Jake Donovan, Bivol’s team has now formally launched their appeal, with the four regulatory organizations demanding an instant rematch between the two Russians.

Their appeal will make an effort to draw parallels with the decision to judge a draw in the 1999 heavyweight championship bout between Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield. The crowd booed loudly at the outcome that night, with Lewis being regarded as the obvious winner. An instant rematch was called for, and it was held in Las Vegas eight months later.

The majority of viewers on Saturday night predicted Bivol would win the bout, according to Bivol’s team.Vadim Kornilov, the manager of Bivol, has also acknowledged that the organization is still waiting for an answer to their request to examine Judge Kardyni’s controversial 116-112 scoring.

“After a lifetime of hard work, Bivol is not the undisputed champion tonight, and I find it sickening,” the man said, “not to disrespect Beterbiev, because they are both incredible fighters.” On Saturday, Hearn stated.I can’t seem to locate anyone in our row—the TV row is behind us—who didn’t give Bivol the victory in the bout.

To find a judge, award that bout 116–112, give Dmitry Bivol four rounds, and declare that the judge ought to never again preside over a sporting event.

Dmitry will just tell you, “I can do better; it’s boxing.” I accept the judges’ evaluation, but I don’t think you deserve it after that performance. It was a master class in boxing. It was the ideal performance.

“That was a pure display of concentration, skill, and defense with a dash of offensive,” the person said. “He can be better.” In the sport, Bivol is undoubtedly the best pound for pound. He is deserving of this seat tonight as the unchallenged world light-heavyweight champion.