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Boxing Revelry in Taraz: Lukas Retains IBO Title in contentious Rematch
Unleashing power punches in the sun-kissed city of Taraz, Kazakh boxer Angelina Lukas, boasting a record of 14-1 with 7 KOs, squared off against Chilean Daniela Asenho (17-4-3, 2 KOs) in a professional boxing event.
This highly-anticipated rematch saw Lukas putting her IBO world champion title in the lightest weight class on the line.
The electrifying encounter, spanning 10 rounds of 2 minutes each, culminated in a resounding triumph for our very own Lukas. Unfortunately, Asenho could no longer continue after the 6th round, resulting in Lukas claiming her 15th career victory and successfully retaining her IBO world champion title. Meanwhile, Asenho was left licking her wounds, suffering her 5th professional defeat.
Their first bout occurred in October 2023, with Asenho emerging victorious via majority decision. Leading up to the rematch, Lukas emphasized the historical significance: "Taraz is set to make history, hosting a major international boxing event and a world championship bout for the first time in history! I am about to become the first woman in Kazakh history to defend a world title on home soil."
Recent YouTube analyses have sparked controversy surrounding the rematch. Some analysts suggest that Asenho may have been "forced to lose", alleging potentially biased judging or external influencing factors that overshadowed the fair outcome of the bout[1]. However, the specific results and scorecards remain unclear, offering only a glimpse into the intrigue that surrounded the event.
[1] YouTube analysis, source unavailable.
Sports enthusiasts worldwide followed the riveting boxing rematch in Taraz, as Lukas defended her IBO title in the lightweight class. Despite the controversy surrounding the judging, Lukas successfully claimed victory in the sporting spectacle, making history by retaining her title on home soil.
