South Africa’s Kevin Lerena crowned IBO heavyweight champion
South Africa's Kevin Lerena is the new IBO Intercontinental Heavyweight champion after he defeated Polish giant Mariusz Wach.
South Africa’s Kevin Lerena is the new IBO Intercontinental Heavyweight champion after he defeated Polish giant Mariusz Wach at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg on Saturday.
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Lerena, in only his second fight in the heavyweight division, won by unanimous decision over 12 rounds.
‘I fear no man’ – Kevin Lerena
The 30-year-old dominated the judges’ scorecards with two awarding him a 120-108 win and the third scoring the fight 118-110.
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“I had good training for the fight,” Lerena said after his win.
“I fear no man, I’m not intimidated at all. It’s just a fight and on the night skills win.”
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