Panamanian boxer Ricardo 'Scientist' Nunez fell to Cuban Jader Herrera (18-0 (15KO), who, controversially, became the interim WBC lightweight (135 lbs) world champion. Although the Panamanian never touched the canvas, the referee decided to end the fight, thus Herrera secured the interim title. However, it should be mentioned that in the eighth round, Herrera managed to land a significant blow on Nunez without the latter having lost his balance up to that point. Nunez, whose record now stands at 26 wins, 9 losses, and 22 KOs, traveled with his manager Raúl Ford, as well as trainers Gustavo Cervantes and Héctor Rangel. The fight was decided in the eighth round after the referee stopped it, surprising 'Scientist' who could not believe the referee's decision. The truth is that the bout was even and contested until the referee's intervention, as the judges, responsible for evaluating the boxers' performance, had very close scorecards. Jader Herrera STOPS Ricardo Nunez to win the WBC Interim Lightweight Title.
Cuban Jader Herrera Wins Interim World Boxing Title
In Oberhausen, Germany, a boxing match for the interim WBC lightweight world title took place. Cuban Jader Herrera defeated Panamanian Ricardo Nunez in the eighth round, despite the referee's controversial decision.
