Knockdown at the end of the fight cost the Ukrainian an important point
The cards of the judges in the duel of the Ukrainian middleweight became known Sergei Derevyanchenko (14-5, 10 KOs) and a Mexican Jaime Mungii (42-0, 33 KOs).
According to the records, Munguia held a slight lead until the seventh round. Then the Ukrainian seized the initiative and could count on winning.
The final two rounds were decisive, which went in favor of Munguia. Sergey was knocked down at the end, which cost him another point. Together, this gave the minimum advantage for the Mexican – 115:112, 114:113, 114:113.
Derevyanchenko suffered his fifth defeat, and the fourth in the last five fights. Munguia won the WBC Silver belt in the second middleweight division.
Numbers don’t lie!! FIGHT OF THE YEAR! #MunguiaDerevyanchenko pic.twitter.com/ulsyTeOaXX
— Sergio Mora 🐍 (@TheLatinSnake_) June 11, 2023
Source: Sportarena
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