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Mairis Briedis defeated Yuniel Dorticos in the World Boxing Super Series final and won the IBF cruiserweight title with a majority decision victory in Munich
The Latvian repeatedly troubled Dorticos with powerful counter-hits in an imposing performance, but one judge scored a draw with a total of 114-114, while other officials delivered broad verdicts 117-111 for Briedis, who claimed the Muhammad Ali Trophy
Briedis previously held WBC and WBO titles, but has now taken the IBF belt from Dorticos and will be considered the No.1 heavyweight in the world
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News from around the world – GB – Mairis Briedis defeated Yuniel Dorticos to win the cruiser weight final of the World Boxing Super Series