Overthrow Dmitry, Beterbiev Wins "Boxer Of The Month" From WBA

JAKARTA - Boxer Artur Beterbiev won the individual "Boxer of the Month" award after the World Boxing Association (WBA) Championship Committee released a list of boxer rankings in October 2024.

"Beterbiev became the new WBA light heavyweight super champion by defeating Dmitry Bivol in one of the most anticipated fights this year in a tough decision on October 12," the WBA statement said as quoted from the official website in Jakarta, reported by ANTARA, Saturday, November 2.

The Russian boxer had a difficult battle against Dmitry but managed to win by bagging points 116-112, 115-113, and 114-114 to get the majority decision from the jury.

With that victory, Beterbiev maintained an unbeaten record, collecting 21 wins with 20 wins achieved through knockout (KO).

In addition to Beterbiev, WBA also awarded the Honorable Mention award for Seiya Tsutsumi who won the WBA bantam world title from Takuma Inoue.

The Japanese boxer shocked the world by having a great fight and winning the 118-pound championship that made his name famous among elites and gave him another dimension to his professional career.