BAMBERG, Germany — Germany's Arthur Abraham stopped Canada's Sebastien Demers in the third round Saturday night in a one-sided fourth defense of his IBF middleweight title.
Abraham (23-0, 18 knockouts) dropped Demers with a right hook with seconds left in the round after hitting the Canadian with numerous hard shots.
Abraham fought Saturday with two titanium plates and 22 screws in his jaw. Eight months ago, the Armenian-born German's jaw was broken twice before he hung on to outpoint Edison Miranda.
"When I won, I looked at my corner because I was proud. It was a question of honor," Abraham said.
Demers (21-1) had never fought outside of Canada and was ranked just 15th by the IBF, but handled himself well until Abraham caught him flush with a right on the ropes.
After that, he absorbed blows for 30 seconds and staggered around the ring trying to escape Abraham until he went down.
Demers said beforehand he was going after Abraham's jaw.
"I tried, but he moves very well," Demers said. "He's a great boxer, but I thought I fought good for three rounds."
