Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov congratulated the WBC, IBF and WBO light heavyweight world champion on his victory Artur Beterbiev against the Briton Callum Smith.
On Saturday in Canada, Beterbiev defeated Smith by seventh-round technical knockout and defended the WBC, IBF and WBO light heavyweight world titles. The 38-year-old Russian now has 20 victories (20 by KO) and no defeats. Bivol, who has 22 victories in 22 fights, also holds the WBA championship belt. At the end of December in Saudi Arabia, Bivol beat Briton Lyndon Arthur by unanimous decision.
— For the twentieth time in twenty fights, Artur Beterbiev showed the whole world that he is the best in his weight category and it is no coincidence that he owns three championship belts at once. The next contender for them, Callum Smith, could not oppose anything to the Chechen champion and win the major trophies.
Artur Beterbiev devoted almost his entire life to this spectacular sport. His champion’s approach to the world stage and careful training are an example for millions of young athletes who strive to achieve high results in boxing.
Despite brilliant victories and immense fame, Artur Beterbiev still remains a modest and very religious man, a worthy son of the Chechen people. We are all proud to have such a noble brother who, with his titanic work, brings the good reputation of our republic to the whole world! — wrote Kadyrov on his VKontakte page.
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