Neubrandenburg, Germany (My Sportsbook) - Sebastian Sylvester won the vacant IBF middleweight title after a split decision over Giovanni Lorenzo at the Jahnsportforum. Sylvester (32-3, 15 KOs) was declared the winner on two cards -- 116-112 and 115-113 -- but was behind, 116-111, on the third. Lorenzo (27-2, 19 KOs) was the top-ranked fighter in the IBF, while Sylvester was ranked second. The belt was vacated by Arthur Abraham, who moved up in weight class. |
