By Oliver Dütschler, Bern, Switzerland
Angelo Peña (30/Switzerland) successfully defended his WBO Intercontinental title on the legendary Boxing Day at the Kursaal in Bern. The Swiss boxing star of promoter Leander Strupler’s “Swiss Pro Boxing” defeated South Korea’s Gisu Lee (29) with a unanimous decision (98:92, 97:93, 100:90). Peña showcased his dominance from the outset, impressing with exceptional agility and a versatile arsenal of punches. With this victory, Peña extends his undefeated record to an outstanding 11-0, 6 KOs. Lee falls to 12-5, 5 KOs. Looking ahead, the Swiss champion has set his sights on a world title fight in the super featherweight division.
WOW! The WBO intercontinental? It don’t get much bigger than that! Was it in a Christmas cracker?!!……..
Actually WBO intercontinental title is the best of regional belts to help advance a rating.
I can count many who got lofty ratings bcz of holding the title
Not to be confused with the Continental, Global, or Intercontinental, Gold, Silver or other assorted metals.