Mendez barely outpoints Redkach

Former world champion Argenis Mendez (24-5-1, 12 KOs) scored a ten round split decision over WBA #3 lightweight Ivan Redkach (20-3-1, 16 KOs) on Tuesday night at the Sportsmans Lodge, Studio City, California. It was a tactical first round with Redkach having a slight edge over Mendez. In round three, Redkach was deducted a point for rabbit punching. Redkach appeared to knock down Mendez twice but referee Raul Caiz Jr. ruled it a slip both times. Mendez came on ahead in the later rounds as Redkach faded. Scores were 96-93, 95-94 for Mendez, 95-94 for Redkach.