From WBF:
Wesner Demolishes Salazar To Retain WBF World Lightweight Crown
By: Clive Baum
Photo: And STILL! World Boxing Federation (WBF) Womens World Lightweight Champion Nicole Wesner celebrates.
Before entering the ring against undefeated challenger Diafana Salazar, it was considered a strong possibility that World Boxing Federation (WBF) Womens World Lightweight Champion Nicole Wesner could be in for a tough night in her second title-defense on Sunday, December 4, in Hamburg.
Not a lot was known beforehand about the Dominican, but it was clear to everyone that she arrived in Germany hungry to become world champion. And with eight out of her nine victories coming inside the distance, it was probably not a good idea to let her test your chin.
But, after a quiet first round where both boxers appeared to be feeling each other out, Wesner put an exclamation point on her class in round two. Towards the end of the round, Wesner landed with a massive right hand which clearly shook Salazar to the core.
Wesner immediately sensed that she had her opponent in real trouble, and followed up with two more precise and hard rights that made Salazar turn away in utter distress. Seeing how badly hurt Salazar was, referee Frank Michael Mass stepped in and waved the fight off. Time of stoppage was 1:59.
Nicole Wesner improved her undefeated professional record to 12-0 (6), and Diafane Salazar, who is trained by former Featherweight WBO world title-challenger Freddy “Italo” Cruz, drops to 9-1 (8). The fight was promoted by Boxen im Norden in association with Nicole Wesner.
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