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Casimero retains WBO bantamweight crown

Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Filipino boxer John Riel Casimero defeated the evasive Cuban Guillermo Rigondeaux via split decision to defend his World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight title on Sunday (Philippine time) at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

Filipino boxer John Riel Casimero (right) fights Cuban pug Guillermo Rigondeaux during their WBO bantamweight title 12 round bout at Dignity Health Sports Park on August 14, 2021 (August 15 in Manila) in Carson, California. AFP PHOTO