Frank Stea
Senior Reporter
In Las Vegas
IBF world lightweight champion Miguel Vazquez 32-3 (13KOs) retained his title by winning a unanimous decision over previously undefeated Filipino star Mercito Gesta 26-1-1 (14KOs)
In a fight that produced absolutely zero highlights, Vazquez and Gesta unimpressively underperformed for the sold out crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Experience played the major factor in this fight as Vazquez circled to his left the entire fight, distancing himself from his opponent and outboxing Gesta.
Gesta was unable to trap Vazquez or land any significant shots to impress the judges or crowd.
Scores of the bout were 119-109, 117-111, 118-110 Vazquez.
Senior Reporter
In Las Vegas
In a fight that produced absolutely zero highlights, Vazquez and Gesta unimpressively underperformed for the sold out crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Experience played the major factor in this fight as Vazquez circled to his left the entire fight, distancing himself from his opponent and outboxing Gesta.
Gesta was unable to trap Vazquez or land any significant shots to impress the judges or crowd.
Scores of the bout were 119-109, 117-111, 118-110 Vazquez.