The Cuban Richar April remainsas the lightweight 135-lbs World Boxing Association champion after beating Finnish Edis Tatli in a fight on Saturday at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki.

The judges scored a majority decision to April, 114-114, 116-112 and 117-111.

April retained his world belt for the second time improved his record to 19-3-1, 8 KOs, while Tatli falls for first time in 24 fights made ​​(23-1, 7 KOs).