Guzman Wins WBO Featherweight Eliminator

27 Aug 2005

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Terdsak Jandaeng (L) gets hit by a punch from Joan Guzman in White Plains, New York, August 26, 2005 © Reuters

In a matchup of undefeated fighters, Joan Guzman registered a unanimous 12-round decision over Terdsak Jandaeng in a WBO featherweight title elimination bout Friday night at the Westchester County Center.

Guzman, who had the fight's only knockdown in the fifth round, improved to 24-0. Guzman, of the Dominican Republic, becomes the mandatory contender to face Scott Harrison of Scotland, the current champion.

Jandaeng, of Thailand, won his first 18 professional fights.

Both fighters weighed 126 pounds.

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