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BOXNEWS Fight Zahir Raheem L SD 12 (12) Aselino Freitas

Fight Zahir Raheem L SD 12 (12) Aselino Freitas

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Acelino "Popo" Freitas , top, lands a punch on Zahir "Z-Man" Raheem during the 12th round
Gallery: Fight Zahir Raheem L SD 12 (12) Aselino Freitas
Boxers USA Zahir Raheem [27-1-0, 16]
Brazil Aselino Freitas [37-1-0, 32]
Referee cards 112-116, 115-113, 113-115
Weight division Lightweight (135 lbs)
Title WBO Title,
Date 29 April 2006, Sat
Location USA USA, Mashantucket, Foxwood Casino Resort

News: Fight Zahir Raheem -VS- Aselino Freitas

Freitas edges Raheem! 30 Apr 2006 15:28

Freitas edges Raheem!

Former world champion Acelino Freitas (38-1, 32 KOs) won back his former WBO lightweight belt with a twelve round split decision over Zahir Raheem (27-2, 16 KOs) on Saturday night at the Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Freitas got off to a good start, but Raheem was able to turn the tables in the middle rounds as the pace slowed. Both fighters had their moments down the stretch with the fight ending in a heated exchange. Scores read more ...
Popó to fight Raheem! 9 Feb 2006 15:30

Popó to fight Raheem!

Brazilian boxing star Acelino "Popó" Freitas (37-1, 32 KOs) told the Brazilian Boxing Confederation that he will fight Zahir Raheem (27-1, 16 KOs) on April 29 in the United States. According to HBO, the bout is slated to be televised on a "Boxing After Dark" show taking place at the Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, CT. Freitas fought only one round last year, stopping overmatched Fabian Salazar in July in the first round in his read more ...