Watch: Elif Nur Turhan vs Taylah Gentzen Controversial Decision

There was some controversy a short time ago in a women’s world title fight in boxing results tonight.

A close fight that went to the cards.

Alas, it ended up in split decision.

After a close battle Elif Nur Turhan was awarded the decision by split decision at the end of the fight:

𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 👑

Elif Nur Turhan defends her IBF world lightweight title via SD against a very game Taylah Gentzen 👊#MurtazalievKelly | Jan 31 | Live on DAZN ▪️ pic.twitter.com/7k6LkFHYNu

— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) January 31, 2026

To go over that briefly:

Elif Nur Turhan defended her IBF lightweight world title on tonight against Taylah Gentzen.

Result: Split decision win for Turhan.

Scores: 98-92, 96-94, 93-97.

Key facts:

• First title defense for Turhan (previously 12-0, 8 KOs).
• Gentzen showed strong resilience and movement.
• Fight described as underwhelming by some observers.
• Turhan remains undefeated and champion.

The fights took place all from DAZN Boxing coverage of the Murtazaliev-Kelly card.

Solid card so far.

Much action.

DAZN are doing well with these smaller and big fights across all the cards at the moment to their credit.

There was a big heavyweight knockout on the card here a short time ago as well.