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MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxer John Vincent Moralde defeated fellow unbeaten boxer Brayd Smith by unanimous decision at Rumours International in Smith’s hometown of Toowoomba, Australia on Saturday, March 14.
The 20-year-old Moralde (12-0, 6 knockouts) of Davao City, Philippines won by the scores 97-93, 98-92 and 99-91 to earn the WBC Asian Boxing Council Continental featherweight title, a regional belt that earns the holder a top 25 world ranking.
“John Vincent basically schooled that guy,” Moralde’s promoter Jim Claude Manangquil tells Rappler. “He stepped up when he needed to. This is a huge step-up for Moralde’s career.”
The 23-year-old Smith (12-1, 10 KOs) reportedly collapsed afterwards and was taken to a nearby hospital. His current status is unknown. The event was promoted by Smith’s father, boxing trainer Brendon Smith, who previously trained former lightweight champion Michael Katsidis. – Rappler.com
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