Outstanding Tanzanian talent Salmin Kassim showed his huge potential when he won the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Intercontinental Super Bantamweight title on Thursday, December 26, at the Super Dome Arena in Dar Es Salaam.
The undefeated 21-year-old passed his biggest test to date as he defeated former WBA and WBC Asian champion Adrian “Wild Beast” Lerasan from the Philippines by unanimous decision.
In a non stop action fight, Kassim put his talent and power in both hands on display against a very game and competent opponent in Lerasan (25), who had his moments and gave the younger man plenty to think about throughout the contest.
Many rounds were close, so the 117-111 scores from judges Anthony Ruta, Emmanuel Mlundwa and Pembe Ndava didn’t paint a clear picture of the competitiveness of the bout.
Kassim is now 7-0-2 (4), having won six straight since drawing twice in his first three outings. Lerasan drops to 14-8 (6).
The fight was part of a big show promoted by Mafia Boxing Promotions.
