Butaev was defeated in the fight for the title of regular WBA world champion

The fight lasted all 12 rounds and ended in a split decision.

Two arbitrators sided with Stanionis (117:110, 116:111), and one sided with Butaev (114:113).

At the same time, in the 11th round, Rajab was fined one point for breaking the rules.

Thus, Butaev lost his WBA welterweight belt.

For the Russian, this is the first defeat in his career.

Earlier it was reported that American Errol Spence defeated Cuban Yordenis Ugas in a fight for the WBC, WBA Super and IBF titles.