Jermall Charlo (28-0, 21 KOs) defeated Matt Korobov (28-2, 14 KOs) by unanimous decision at a boxing event in Brooklyn, New York. At the end of twelve rounds, the judges counted it 119-109 and twice 116-112 in favor of the American.
The bout did not become an easy walk for 28-year-old Charlo. Working on the counterattacks, the Russian tried to control the pace of the battle and caught moments well in which he landed his blows.
Korobov passed in the second half of the fight, Charlo seized a noticeable advantage and in the twelfth round several times visibly hurt his opponent. Thanks to this victory, Charlo defended his belt of the interim WBC middleweight champion. In the next fight Charlo may face Gennady Golovkin.
