Ibragimov beats Holyfield to retain WBO crown

Russia's Sultan Ibragimov won a unanimous decision over former undisputed world champion Evander Holyfield last night to retain his WBO heavyweight title. Holyfield, one week short of his 45th birthday, was bidding to become the oldest world...

Russia's Sultan Ibragimov won a unanimous decision over former undisputed world champion Evander Holyfield last night to retain his WBO heavyweight title.

Holyfield, one week short of his 45th birthday, was bidding to become the oldest world heavyweight champion in boxing history but came up short against his 32-year-old opponent.

Two judges scored the fight 117-111 and one had it 118-110 for the undefeated Russian, who improved his record to 22 wins and one draw, with 17 knockouts.

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