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Unbeaten Washington named Wilder's fill-in foe
Undefeated American Gerald Washington was named Monday as the new challenger for unbeaten heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder in a February 25 title bout at Birmingham, Alabama, promoters announced. Wilder, 37-0 with 36 knockouts, was to have defended his World Boxing Council crown against Poland's Andrzej Wawrzyk, 33-1 with 19 knockouts, but the European fighter tested positive for a banned substance. Washington is 18-0 with one drawn and has fought mainly in southern California, his longest journey leading to a knockout of Ray Austin on the undercard of a Wilder title bout last July in Birmingham.
India's Devi outpunches Bedo in boxing pro debut
India's Laishram Sarita Devi made a winning start to her professional boxing career, silencing the taunts of her Hungarian opponent who had vowed to leave her in tears. Devi, who became famous after she tearfully refused to accept a medal at the Asian Games, won the five-round contest against Zsofia Bedo by a unanimous decision in front of her home fans in the state of Manipur. Bedo, a veteran of 59 professional bouts, had vowed to reduce Devi to tears once again ahead of their contest in the northeastern Indian city of Imphal.
Santa Cruz turns tables on Frampton to claim WBA belt
Leo Santa Cruz reclaimed the World Boxing Association featherweight world title Saturday, handing Carl Frampton the first defeat of his career and avenging his 2016 loss to the Northern Ireland star. In an explosive rematch that lived up to their bruising encounter last July, it was Santa Cruz who this time emerged with a majority decision, with two judges scoring it 115-113 for the US-based Mexican while the third scored it a draw at 114-114. "I wanted revenge," said Santa Cruz, whose loss to Frampton last year was his first defeat.
Berchelt dethrones Vargas, Japan's Miura wins by KO
Miguel Berchelt dethroned previously unbeaten Francisco Vargas, stopping him in the 11th round to seize the World Boxing Council super featherweight title in a showdown of Mexican rivals. Referee Raul Caiz halted the bout 2:19 into the 11th round after a bloody cut over the left eye of Vargas left the champion unable to see or stop the triumphant challenger. "Francisco Vargas is a great champion.
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