Felix Sturm retains title

Felix Sturm

Halle, Germany  - Germany’s Felix Sturm successfully defended his WBA middleweight title after fighting to a draw with American Randy Griffin Saturday at Gerry Weber Stadium.

After 12 rounds of back-and-forth boxing, the judges ruled the fight 115-114 for Sturm, 114-117 for Griffin and 114-114 as Sturm (29-2) escaped with his title.

The German was making his second title defense in his second reign as WBA middleweight champion.

Griffin (24-2-2) earned the shot at Sturm after defeating Maselino Masoe by unanimous verdict in a title eliminator on July 8 in St. Louis.

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