Boxing: Cristian Ciocan, winner by decision against Brazilian Costa Junior
November 2nd, 2014 |
Romanian Boxer Cristian Ciocan has defeated, through a decision by the judges, Brazilian fighter Irineu Beato Costa Junior, on Friday evening, in a match running its full course of 12 rounds, taking place as part of a professional gala in Cuxhaven (Germany).
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Christian Hammer (27 years old), as the fighter from Galati is known in Germany, received the unanimous decision after a match he controlled in an authoritarian manner, also managing to knock down his opponent in the final round.
Ciocan, European WBO champion in the heavyweight category, had, up to now, only disputed matches lasting a maximum of 10 rounds, ending three 12-round bouts before the limit was reached.
Cristian Ciocan has managed his 17th win in the professional circles (of which 10 by KO), his track record also comprising 3 defeats (2 KO). Brazilian Costa Junior (34 years old) was defeated for the first time after 15 wins (13 before the limit). It was the latter fighter’s first match outside South America. AGERPRES
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