Chinese boxer wins in Cotai bout

Meng Fanlong (right)

Chinese boxer Meng Fanlong (15-0-0, 9 KOs) claimed victory on Saturday night against Germany’s Adam Deines (17-1-1, 8 KOs) during a match at the Wynn Palace in Cotai.

The bout was part of the IBF World Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator/IBF Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title Defense match at the 2019 IBF Championship Super Gala.

The three judges handed out 117-109, 116-110 and 115-111 rulings in favor of the 31-year-old boxer from the mainland.

It was the first fight outside of his home continent of Europe for 28-year-old Deines, who allowed Meng to earn a gradual lead as the round went on.

Following the win, Meng is now the mandatory challenger against BF titlist Artur Beterbiev (14-0, 14KOs).

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