The battle between heavyweight contender Sergey Kuzmin (11-0, 8 KOs) and 45-year-old Amir Mansur (23-2, 16 KOs) ended in a technical draw after opponents clashed heads in the third round and earned each a cut. Kuzmin received a cut on his forehead, Mansur - over his left eye. The time was 2:45.
The title of WBC international champion that was at stake for this fight remained vacant.