Cermeno Decisions Mijares, No Dispute This Time

Sep 13, 2009 • 12:00 AM ET

By Mark Vester

In their anticipated rematch at Arena Monterrey in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Nehomar Cermeno (18-0, 10KOs) retained his WBA interim-bantamweight title with a clear unanimous decision over Cristian Mijares (36-6-2, 15 KOs). The scores were 117-111, 116-112 and 116-112.

This time there was no dispute. Cermeno was the better man, controlled the fight, got off with the better punches and was fresher down the stretch. Mijares appears to be on the verge of retirement. This past March, Cermeno won a controversial split decision. A rematch was ordered. Once considered one of the best pound for pound fighters in the sport, Mijares drops his third fight in a row.