Monday, November 2, 2009

WORLD CHAMPION JOSEPH AGBEKO DEFENTED

Perez captures IBF bantamweight title


Colombia's Yonnhy Perez seized the International Boxing Federation bantamweight title, dethroning Ghana's Joseph Agbeko with a unanimous 12-round decision.

Agbeko of Ghana wipes his face after losing his title to Yonnhy Perez
Yonnhy Perez of Colombia (R) looks on as IBF bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko of Ghana puts a knee on the canvas in front of referee Robert Byrd in the 10th round of their title fight at the Treasure Island hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Nevada October 31, 2009
Perez of Colombia (R) punches IBF bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko
IBF bantamweight champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko, right, and challenger Yohnny Perez pose during a news conference Wednesday at Treasure Island.
Yonnhy Perez of Colombia celebrates