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“It was good sparring for me, Lyndon used a good jab,” says Bivol.

“My goal is to undisputed, Beterbiev v Smith, the winner…

“I didn’t push myself too much. I look at his eyes, something inside of him, strength. He was ready for 12 rounds.

“I believe I’ll get the winner, when I signed contract for this fight, Saudi was interested in this fight. Undisputed fight in the light heavyweight division.

“I’m so glad in boxing we have such great people, who make these fights.

“I want the winner, it’s not about which person, it doesn’t matter.”

That’ll do it, Bivol was more assertive in the final six minutes, but Arthur survived!

Bivol still teasing the fans a little, glimpses of a special performance to cut through to the casual market.

He has all the skill, but there’ll be frustration tonight, since the Canelo win, momentum has failed to snowball.

All three judges give it to Bivol: 120-107 x 3.

Bivol unleashing a hellacious combination, Arthur trapped on the ropes. Bivol throwing straight shots, can he find an uppercut to penetrate this tight guard.

A first knockout in six years is close!

That slashing left to the body finally penetrated Arthur’s resistance. The referee was close to stopping this. Now 90 seconds for the Briton to walk away with some pride.

There’s some real debate about Bivol, his style and quality. Could he offset some control and deliver more entertainment?

This fight has dragged, and Arthur is poised to go the distance with this pound-for-pound star. A 1/25 favourite, a huge stage, can he finish with a bang?

YES! Body shots shatter Arthur’s resistance, he goes DOWN!

This one comes to life with one round remaining.

Bivol picks up where he left off at the end of round eight, piecing up Arthur with a flurry against the ropes.

Lovely shot selection by Bivol, who has a habit of throwing straight punches then curving them somewhat, catching out Arthur.

Arthur with a hard body shot in the clinch, then a right hand to the head.

Bivol relies heavily on the jab early in this frame. He’s spearing it in Arthur’s face.

Now the Russian aims one at the body of the Briton, before reverting to headshots – heavy hooks included.

Arthur survives that brief barrage against the ropes, and the pair move back into the open.

Arthur briefly rallies, but Bivol comes back with more pressure and a body shot that affects Arthur.

Hang on! Arthur tags Bivol to the body, and he takes a deep breath and retreats! A few more clean shots by the Briton, and Bivol suddenly looks very human!

But the Russian makes a point of ending the round on top…

Lots of jabs by Bivol as he corners Arthur again. The Briton responds with a body shot; his corner liked that.

Bivol with brilliant timing to unload a few shots then cover up as Arthur retaliates.

Step by step, Bivol pushes Arthur backwards. The Russian is offering less output, however, seemingly content to take this round off a little bit.

Bivol hides a left hook behind a jab. Great work. Arthur comes back with a single jab.

More jabs traded by the light-heavyweights. Bivol starts slinging in quick right hands, too, and changing targets between the head and body of Arthur. He’s mixing lefts in as well.

Arthur is grinning, seemingly in appreciation of Bivol’s work!

Again Bivol eases off the gas. Grazing left hook to the body by Arthur.

Bivol is mainly working with his left hand in this round – jabs and hooks are his primary tools right now.

He unfurls a right hook, but the cornered Arthur is just out of range.

Lots of teasing, short, straight shots by Bivol now, just trying to get Arthur to open up.

Both fighters stand orthodox. Bivol applies pressure early. Lots of jabs from both men.

Bivol adds a decent right cross, with underdog Arthur backed up to the ropes. The Russian misses with a couple of left hooks now.

Still Bivol stalks the Briton. Well-timed left hook lands for him this time. Bivol blocks a pair of jabs at the end of the round, but he’ll still have felt those shots.

More forward pressure from Bivol, who sees a jab parried by Arthur but sneaks in his next effort.

Arthur fires back to try to gain some respect. Another jab snaps back Arthur’s head. Now Bivol ramps up the power, with a right cross and left hook which almost knocks the Briton off balance…

Bivol slows things down again, jabbing to the body before blocking a jab up top. Arthur has a brief spell on the front foot, but Bivol comes back with accuracy and volume!

Some great flashes from Bivol.