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PHILADELPHIA (Pennsylvania), March 30: American Hasim Rahman and New Zealand’s David Tua fought to a 12-round draw here on Saturday in a heavyweight elimination bout.
The winner of the fight was expected to have a shot at International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight champ Chris Byrd of the United States.
Rahman dominated the early rounds. But the American, who weighed in at 259 pounds, appeared to tire and let Tua back in.
The three judges scored it 116-112 for Rahman, 116-112 for Tua, and 114-114. The draw was the first for each fighter.—AFP
