Nielsen Retains WBA Title

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Nielsen Retains WBA Title

Nielsen Retains WBA Title

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Nielsen Retains WBA Title

Patrick Nielsen retains WBA title in Copenhagen. (Photo Wende)
Patrick Nielsen retains WBA title in Denmark. (Photo Wende)

Saturday night at the Ballerup Super Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, WBA International super middleweight champion Patrick Nielsen (26-1, 12 KOs), from Albertslund, Denmark, successfully defended his title by decisioning Charles Adamu (23-7, 7 KOs), from Accra, Ghana.

All three judges scored it 120-108 for the winner.

It was the 24-year-old Nielsen’s first defense of the title he won by defeating George Tahdooahnippah last March. Many thought the 37-year-old Ghanaian veteran would present more of a challenge for the Durable Dane.

But it was not to be.

After the fight Nielsen said, “I wanted the knockout, but he made it difficult for me. I started strongly and shook him in the first round. But after that he just wanted to survive. I worked my jab and looked for openings, but it wasn’t to be. The most important thing is the result, and I’m pleased I beat him and defended my title.”

The full fight can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xegmKmXdWX4

This article was penned by the author who is not related to the WBA and the statements, expressions or opinions referenced herein are that of the author alone and not the WBA.


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