Ibragimov retains WBO heavyweight title

13 Oct, 2007 16:36 / Updated 17 years ago

Russia's Sultan Ibragimov has successfully defended his world heavyweight crown against Evander Holyfield in Moscow. Ibragimov won it on a unanimous points decision after the fight went the full 12 rounds.

Holyfield was hoping for his fifth world heavyweight title, but Ibragimov was too quick for him on the night, landing more punches. He remains the WBO champion and is unbeaten in 23 bouts.