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Nina Meinke defends IBF belt

Nina Meinke dominates Daniela Bermudez in Rostock and defends the IBF featherweight world title for the first time.

Nina Meinke celebrates with her team. (Photo: Torsten Helmke)

Nina “The Brave” Meinke (20-3, 4 knockouts) has successfully defended her IBF featherweight world title. In a highly anticipated rematch against Argentina’s Daniela Romina Bermudez (32-6-3, 12 knockouts), Meinke proved her dominance in the ring and secured a unanimous points victory. The event was organized by P2M Promotion.

The first fight between the two boxers took place in September last year in Hamburg, where the Berliner narrowly won by majority decision against the South American. This time, however, she left no doubt about her superiority. The judges scored the fight 118-110 and twice 117-111 unanimously in Meinke’s favor.

Meinke cleverly used her counter-attacking skills and worked from the back, landing precise punch combinations. Bermudez pushed forward incessantly, but Meinke maintained control with her superior timing and precise punch selection.

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