Thailand's Oleydong Sithsamerchai successfully retained his WBC Strawweight title against former IBF titleholder, Muhammad Rachman of Indonesia via technical decision in the 11th as well as a couple of head butts. According to reports, Sithsamerchai was dominating the fight but was deducted points on intentional headbutts in the 7th and the inauspicious 11th round. Conflicting reports has the Fight News' Thai contributor claiming it was an impressive win and they were accidental headbutts. The Bangkok Post, surprisingly was more critical of Sithsamerchai by reporting he was guilty of the infractions and clearly doubted his ability to retain his belt in his next title defense. His next title defense will very likely be against Juan Palacios who, contrary to the Bangkok Post, is actually Nicaraguan not Puerto Rican. Palacios is expected to easily dispose Erik Ramirez for the vacant interim title and more importantly a shot at Sithsamerchai's belt. Fight News; Bangkok Post
Prediction Result:
Sithsamerchai indeed by decision yet a headbutt-triggered technical decision.
Add 1 to the win column and is now 32-4-2. No changes in the tally.
Prediction Result:
Sithsamerchai indeed by decision yet a headbutt-triggered technical decision.
Add 1 to the win column and is now 32-4-2. No changes in the tally.
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