IN Meadowbank Sports Centre in Scottish Edinburgh in a boxing evening rich in heavyweight upsets, there was a sensation in the main fight of the evening, Sports.kz reports citing Vringe.com.
The vacant IBO (minor) super bantamweight (up to 55.3 kg) world title went not to local favorite Lee McGregor (12-1-1, 9 KOs), but to his Mexican opponent Eric Robles Ayala (14-1, 9 KOs).
The guest immediately began to aggressively press on the favorite, imposed a fast pace and the most dense confrontation. McGregor responded well with body shots. Before the equator, Robles seized the initiative – he simply interrupted the favorite, who tried to take his own due to efficiency.
McGregor and Robles putting on a show for the crowd ⭐️⭐️#McGregorRobles pic.twitter.com/fNYBINTEkv
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Bodypanches from McGregor still affected. And at some point it seemed that he would be able to snatch victory in the second half of the battle. Moreover, the opponent did not have the necessary experience – a maximum of 8-round fights. But Robles gave great championship rounds and convinced the judges. 116-113 and 115-113 twice for the underdog. Robles UD 12.
Robles putting on a clinic🍿#McGregorRobles pic.twitter.com/UZWIhv2i5v
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