M'Baye claims vacant WBA crown

3 Sep 2006

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Souleymane M'Baye claimed the vacant WBA junior-welterweight title at the Reebok Arena in Bolton, England on Saturday night when he stopped Raul Balbi in the fourth round.

The 32 year-old Argentine boxer was floored twice, once in the second round and again in the fourth session. Referee Paul Thomas called a halt to the fight shortly after the second knockdown.

M'baye improves to 35-1-(20), while Balbi falls to 54-8-1-(37)

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