Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde undercard: Boxing News: Karol Itauma is no longer unbeaten as he lost to the underdog Ezequiel Maderna in the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs Anthony Yarde. Riding an undefeated 9-0 record, Itauma looked confident from the beginning before Maderna, who entered the ring with a 28-10 professional run. For more combat sports news, follow Insidesport.IN.
Following an interesting start, the 10-round light heavyweight bout could last only last till halfway. Argentine boxer Maderna landed crisp combinations on Karol Itauma and caught him with a flush.
Who saw that coming?! 😱
Ezequiel Maderna stops Karol Itauma to hand the young prospect his first professional defeat 🥊
The Argentine walks away with WBC International Light Heavyweight Title 🏆#BeterbievYarde | BT Sport 1 pic.twitter.com/0sj3u26eHz
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Although Itauma rose back from a knockdown, the referee waved off the fight. Now that Maderna has earned his 29th win, he has also put his hands on the WBC International light heavyweight title. Artur Beterbiev and Anthony Yarde are yet to take the centre stage, but Wemblet Arena has already begun witnessing high-voltage performances.
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