Derevyanchenko wants rematch with Jacobs

Sergiy Derevyanchenko of Ukraine commented on the defeat by split decision to Daniel Jacobs in the meeting for the vacant IBF belt. And Derevyanchenko expressed hope for a rematch.

“It was a very close fight. I felt that I inflicted damage on him in each of the rounds, I controlled what was happening. Maybe I could act a little better with a jab and work more to the body. It was a great fight. He is an incredible opponent and I would like to meet him again as soon as possible," said Derevyanchenko.

After 12 rounds, one of the judges gave the victory to Derevyanchenko 114:113, and the other two gave it to Daniel Jacobs 115:112 twice. Thus, Jacobs became the new IBF world champion.