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Fenech Decisions Nelson

Tuesday June 24, 2008
In their third meeting - and first in 16 years, Jeff Fenech, 44, won a close majority decision over Azumah Nelson, 49, in Melbourne, Australia. Both men were super featherweights (130 pound limit) in their primes but fought this bout at junior middleweight (154 pound limit).

The fight was not televised in the U.S., but reports indicate it was a predictably sluggish affair. Fenech was more active over the first eight rounds and then - sensing he had the fight won on points - fought conservatively over the final two frames. Fenech's strategy wasn't popular with the crowd but it worked as the judges scored the fight 96-94, 96-94 and 95-95.

Their 1991 meeting ended in a controversial draw and the rematch, in 1992, was won by Nelson via eighth round TKO. The series is now tied at 1-1-1. Does that mean they've got to fight again? Let's hope not.

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