the Argentine boxer Ezekiel Maderna achieved one of the first surprises of the 2023 season in the business today, defeating the British by a knockout in the fifth round Karol Itaumawho left her undefeated, in the fight developed in the legendary Wembley stadium, in London.
The 36-year-old boxer from La Plata thus remained with the World Council (WBC) light heavyweight international champion belt.
Maderna, representative of Argentine boxing in Beijing 2008 Olympic Gameshad his first win outside Argentine territorywith a powerful knockout that came as a result of a right hand in the opponent’s ear area.
The Argentine boxer was now left with a mark of 29 wins (19 on the fast track) and 10 losseswhile Itauma was stripped of his undefeated streak and now has a record of 9 hits (7 by KO) and one loss.
In the central fight at the Wembley Arena, the Russian Arthur Beterbiev (unbeaten in 19 caps, with wins in all of his fights and defined all before cap) knocked out British in round eight Antonio Yardeto retain semi-complete Council (WBC), Organization (WBO) and International Federation (IBF) world title.
Source: Telam
Source: Clarin
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