17:58:52
Disciplined debut win for Alakel
And that’s the second fight in the books. ‘Mighty’ Mohammed Alakel is awarded every round from the judges: 40-36 on all three cards. No doubting the winner. Gonzalez enjoyed himself as well, which is the main thing.
17:52:36
Mohammed Alakel showing some moves
Alakel is tall and rangy, dipping in and out, hitting the smaller Gonzalez with shots from both hands, especially the overhand right. Looks decent so far as we move out of the third round. Bigger tests will come, of course. Gonzalez tried to wing in a few shots so he doesn’t become a mere survivor.
17:41:24
Alakel making his professional boxing debut
No messing about here, just how I like it. Jesus Gonzalez, 21, from Colombia is up against popular Saudi debutant Mohammed Alakel, trained by Joe Gallagher. Referee Kieran McCann has been busy so far. This is his second assignment of the evening.
17:36:51
Marco Maric wins his debut
All four judges scored in favour of Maric, 40-36 across the board. Manny Robles was in Maric’s corner. He spent the four rounds coming forward with intent, moving the shoulders and head nicely, but his shots were pretty slow.
Flores did what he was expected to do. Who knows what will become of Maric?
17:15:12
Debutant Maric looking mean
Steve here taking things from the start until Declan joins us a little later. Marco Maric is in the ring and we are about to get things rumbling in Riyadh. Maric has “I’m Nobody” on his kit and, to be fair, I didn’t know much about him before this fight with Christian Lopez Flores. Kieran McCann is the referee, four-threes at super-welterweight.
Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: Live Updates & Results
The waiting is almost over as Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol put every belt that matters on the line tonight in Riyadh. Who will be crowned the light-heavyweight undisputed king?
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – OCTOBER 11: Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol face off ahead of the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO World Light Heavyweight titles’ fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol during the weigh-in as part of the Riyadh Season – IV Crown Showdown at The Venue on October 11, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
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Who is on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undercard?
12 x 3 mins – IBF, WBO, WBC and WBA light-heavyweight world titles
Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol
12 x 3 mins – IBF cruiserweight title
Jai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey
12 x 3 mins – British heavyweight title
Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke
12 x 3 mins – IBO middleweight title
Chris Eubank Jr vs. Kamil Szeremeta
10 x 3 mins – light-heavyweight contest
Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron
10 x 2 mins – WBC featherweight title
Skye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman
4 x 3 mins – super-featherweight contest
Mohammed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez
4 x 3 mins – super-welterweight contest
Marco Maric vs. Christian Flores