Fights from the weekend: Hitchins defeats Paro by split decision! | BOXSPORT

Fights from the weekend: Hitchins defeats Paro by split decision!

Numerous top fights took place last Saturday (December 7). BOXSPORT lists the most important results.

New IBF semi-welterweight champion : Although one of three judges scored 117:111 in favor of defending champion Liamo Paro (l.), Richardson Hitchins deserved to win twice 116:112 and finally prevailed by split decision. (Photo: imago-images / AAP)

Fights on Saturday, December 7

WBA World Heavyweight Championship (“regular”): Kubrat Pulev vs. Mahmoud Charr, PS (3:0)
Venue: Arena Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria

WBC Interim World Championship (vacant) in Cruiser: Ryan Rozicki vs. Yamil Alberto Peralta, D MD (1:0:2)
Venue: Centre 200, Sydney, Canada

IBF World Semi-Welterweight Championship: Liam Paro vs. Richardson Hitchins, S SD (1:2:0)
Venue: Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico

WBO International Light: Sam Noakes vs. Ryan Walsh, PS (3:0)
EBU-EM (vacant) Medium: Brad Pauls vs. Denzel Bentley, PS (3:0)
Heavy: Lawrence Okolie vs. Hussein Muhamed, T.K.o. 1st round
Venue: Wembley Arena, Wembley, England

WBO World Championship in Feather: Rafael Espinoza vs. Robeisy Ramirez, T.K.o. 6th round
WBO World Championship in Super Feather: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez, T.K.o. 6th round
Heavy: Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Issac Munoz Gutierrez, T.K.o. 3rd round
Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, USA

WBO Junior World Championships semi-medium: Julian Vogel vs. John Bielenberg, T.K.O. 8th round
WBA-Continental super-medium: Artur Reis vs. Artur Henrik, PS (3:0)
Venue: Ballhaus Arena, Aschersleben, Germany


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