According to punch statistics, the Ukrainian noticeably outperformed his opponent (including in the number of jabs— 111 to 31), however, the judges saw a very close fight. The final score: a split decision in favor of Serhiy— 96:94, 96:94, and 94:96.
At the press conference after the show, Bogachuk dedicated his victory to his compatriots and noted that he was dissatisfied with the judges' work:
"This victory is for Ukrainians. It's very difficult at home right now: cold, no electricity, the war continues. I had insane extra motivation. I wanted to give at least a little positive to my people.
Honestly? I don’t agree with the scorecards. I won almost all the rounds. Maybe I didn’t knock him out, but I controlled the fight much more confidently than the cards showed.”
For the 30-year-old Ukrainian, this is already his 27th victory in the pros and an important start to cooperation with Zuffa Boxing— a promotional company that actively attracts top fighters and promises a fresh look at professional boxing.