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Frenchman Patrick Bois is the
new World Boxing Federation
International Light Heavyweight
Champion after winning a
unanimous decision over tough
Ukrainian Serhiy Demchenko
Saturday night, February 23.
The pair fought on a big card
promoted by Driss Khelaffi and
his Khelladdi Group at the
luxurious Mazagan Beach Resort
in El Jadida, Morocco.
After a competitive and
entertaining encounter, judges
Ali Herbachi, Smail Alitouche
and Nordine Famidi scored the
bout 95-94, 97-94 and 99-94.
Referee in charge was Christophe
Hembert.
With the victory the 22-year old
Bois improves his professional
record to 9-1-1 (2), while
Italy-based Serhiy Demchenko
(33) drops to 14-5 (10).
The new champion is now
obligated to face former titlist
Mounir Toumi (15-11, 5 KOs) from
Germany, who vacated the
championship on this condition
after having to pull out of
fighting Bois.
This was the first time the WBF
sanctioned a title fight in
Morocco, but it is hoped that
many more will follow in the
North African country this year
and in years to come. |
