Two-time world title challenger Norbelto “Meneito” Jimenez started his career at 2-8-1, but then went undefeated for eight years before losing a unanimous decision to Kal Yafai in his last fight. Jimenez (29-9-4, 16 KOs) seemed to do enough to dethrone unbeaten WBC International super flyweight beltholder Aliu Bamidele Lasisi (14-0-1, 8 KOs) on Friday night in a ten round super flyweight clash at Caesars Palace in Dubai, UAE. Judges didn’t see it that way as scores were 96-94 Jimenez, 96-94 Lasisi, 95-95.

In an upset, unheralded featherweight Ionut Baluta (13-2, 2 KOs) scored an eight round unanimous decision over former IBF junior featherweight world champion TJ “The Power” Doheny (22-2, 16 KOs). In his second bout since losing his world title, Doheny looked flat as Baluta got off to a good start. Doheny came on over the second half of the fight. A point deduction against Doheny in the final round didn’t matter as Baluta prevailed 77-74, 78-74, 78-74.

Unbeaten super welterweight prospect Rohan Date (12-0-1, 9 KOs) scored a fourth round TKO over Rivo Kundimang (9-3-2, 5 KOs). Kundimang indicated he didn’t want any more after taking a good body shot. Time was 2:19.

Unbeaten super middleweight Cesar Mateo Tapia (12-0, 7 KOs) took out Steve Collins Jr. (14-4-1, 4 KOs) in the first round. A barrage of punches put Collins down and out at 1:54. Collins is the son of former WBO super middleweight champion Steve Collins Sr.

Heavyweight prospect Zhan Kossobutskiy (13-0, 12 KOs) scored a second round KO over Abraham Tabul (17-4-1, 14 KOs). A body shot dropped Tabul and he didn’t beat the count. Time was 1:30.