By Ruslan Chikov, photos by Allboxing.ru/Boxko.ru

BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida - Undefeated IBO junior welterweight champion Khabib Allakhverdiev (18-0, 8 KOs) won an eighth round technical split decision over previously unbeaten Joan Guzman (33-1-1, 20 KOs) to capture the vacant "regular" WBA 140-pound title. Guzman was dropped in the third, although two knockdowns were missed by the referee and the fight was stopped in the eight after Guzman said he injured his left knee. Khabib won on two cards with a score of 76-75, while Guzman was was ahead 76-75 on the third card.