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Kendall Holt vs Demetrius Hopkins

Kendall Holt vs Demetrius Hopkins

Date: 13th December 2008

Venue: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey

Title: WBO World Super-lightweight Title

Promoter: Top Rank

Tv: Showtime

Kendall Holt
( 24 - 2 - 0 )
Weight: 140 lbs

Demetrius Hopkins
( 28 - 0 - 1 )
Weight: 140 lbs


After two attempts to lift the WBO World Super-lightweight title from Ricardo Torres (Lost Tko-11 and Won Ko-1), Kendall Holt faced unbeaten title challenger Demetrius Hopkins in his first defence.

Hopkins, the nephew of Bernard Hopkins had only an 8-round technical decision draw earlier in his career on his otherwise unblemished record although, Holt had the better names on his at this stage.

Hopkins boxed behind the jab throughout the entire fight, tying his opponent up as soon as he got inside, turning him and using lateral movement to keep Holt off balance. Holt though kept the pressure on with a sold body assault and it was this that swayed the judges who came up with a split decision in the champion's favour.

Scores: Julie Lederman 113-115 | Luis Rivera 117-111 | Alan Rubenstein 116-112

Holt would lose his title to Timothy Bradley in his next defence (L ud)


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