Yeleussinov KOs Indongo in Florida to win IBF Intercontinental title

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A new world champion shook the boxing world on Saturday with a display of courage, valor, …

29-year-old Olympic champion and prospect Daniyar Yeleussinov from Kazakhstan impressively won over former IBF light welterweight world champion South African Julius Indongo on Friday, November 27 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood in the USA.

Yeleussinov won the vacant IBF Intercontinental welterweight belt, knocked down his opponent in the first round and then Indongo refused to continue the fight in the second round.