SA's Kevin Lerena loses to Justis Huni on points in Riyadh

08 Mar

Compiled by Craig Taylor

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Kevin Lerena punches Justis Huni during the WBO Global Heavyweight Title fight between Justis Huni and Kevin Lerena on the Knockout Chaos boxing card at the Kingdom Arena on March 08, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

South African boxer Kevin Lerena lost to undefeated Australian heavyweight Justis Huni in their WBO Global Heavyweight Title at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on Friday evening.

The clash, which went the distance (10 rounds), saw Huni win a unanimous decision on points despite surviving a ferocious onslaught by Lerena in the final round.

The judges scored the clash 96-94, 96-94, 98-92 in favour of Huni.

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