In one of the best world title fights seen in Australia in recent years, WBA#1 ranked middleweight Anthony Mundine (36-3, 23 KO’s) secured the IBO Middleweight title at the packed Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Australia this evening with a close split decision over previously unbeaten Daniel Geale (21-1, 13 KO’s). The former two-time WBA super-middleweight champion boxed impressively to secure his third world title in two different weight divisions. He used his superior speed and boxing ability to outwork Geale in a close and exciting battle fought in the centre of the ring. The work rate of both fighters was superb and contributed to the excitement of a close and entertaining boxing matchup. The 34 year old Mundine won by close scores of 116-113, 114-113 and the third judge scoring the fight 115-113 for Daniel Geale.