Bivol Outpoints Hard Hitting Smith Jr. in Title Fight
Russian, WBA World Light Heavyweight champion, DMITRY BIVOL (now 16-0 11KO's) looked sharp in his fifth title defense against tough, union laborer, and Long Island's own JOE SMITH JR. (24-3 20KO's). Smith Jr. took the champion the full 12-rounds but the champion worked his way to a unanimous decision victory (118-110, 119-109 (x2).
Bivol, known for his accuracy and multiple punch combos displayed tremendous poise and skill against the hard-punching Smith Jr at the Turning Stone Resort Casino. Bivol fought a measured fight and kept his distance from the devastating right hand and left hook of Smith Jr.. The bout was filled with drama, even though Bivol maintained a strong lead on the scorecards. In the 7th round, Bivol landed a clean shot that wobbled Smith Jr., however Read more [...]