Venezuelan Jose Sanabria retained the world super-bantamweight...
Venezuelan Jose Sanabria retained the world super-bantamweight title of the International Boxing Federation by earning a split decision over Italian challenger Vincenzo Belcastro.
Sanabria, 25, staging a first and voluntary defense of the IBF crown won from Colombian Fuentes Roche last May 21, capitalized on a third-round knockdown, with the Italian facing a count of eight following a left hook to the chin.
The victory improved Sanabria’s professional record to 14 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. Belcastro dropped to 14-2-4.
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