Melvin Jerusalem delivered powerful and punishing blows, but Mexican challenger Luis Angel Castillo held his ground.
In the end, the 30-year-old Jerusalem’s relentless body attacks against the taller Castillo paid off, earning him a unanimous decision victory after their 12-round battle on Sunday at the Mandaluyong City College gymnasium.
A thrilled crowd erupted in cheers as Jerusalem successfully defended his World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight (105 lbs) title. The three judges—Shin...
Melvin Jerusalem delivered powerful and punishing blows, but Mexican challenger Luis Angel Castillo held his ground.
In the end, the 30-year-old Jerusalem’s relentless body attacks against the taller Castillo paid off, earning him a unanimous decision victory after their 12-round battle on Sunday at the Mandaluyong City College gymnasium.
A thrilled crowd erupted in cheers as Jerusalem successfully defended his World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight (105 lbs) title. The three judges—Shin...
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