But again the game champion beat the count, and
while he looked like a beaten man he continued to
try to the end.
The verdict from the judges was a mere formality,
and Miyeyusho could celebrate his new title while
waiting for the 118-109, 117-110 and 114-113
scores. The new UBO Inter-Continental Champion
improved his record to 31-10-2 (18), and the
former title-holder dropped to 20-7 (11).
In the evening’s second title fight, former world
title-challenger Fadhili Majia won a split
decision over former UBO World Champion Juma Fundi
to collect the vacant UBO International Flyweight
title. The two had fought to a draw this past
July, and once again it was a close encounter
where both boxers had their moments.
The only knockdown of the fight came in round two
when Majia landed a powerful right hand, but Fundi
got up and fought on even terms in the remaining
eight rounds. The three judges at ringside handed
in scores of 95-94 and 97-92 for Majia, and 97-93
for Fundi.
The new UBO International Flyweight Champion is
now 10-2-4 (5), and Fundi fell to 15-7-1 (8).
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