Veteran
Cosmas Cheka won the vacant UBO International
Lightweight title on Sunday September 13, when
he was awarded a split decision after twelve
close rounds against Malawian national Champion
Hannock Phiri at the Jamhuri Stadium in
Morogoro, Tanzania.
While
young Phiri was very eager and active, and some
felt he deserved the nod, Cheka landed the
cleaner punches and often managed to counter
effectively when the visitor came forward.
In round
twelve Phiri scored a flash knockdown, but Cheka
appeared to stumble as he was moving away, and
no one could have complained had it been ruled a
slip.
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