Karoly Balszay Decisions Denis Inkin, Zsolt Erdei Wins

Published

At the Bördelandhalle in Magdeburg, Germany, Karoly Balszay (20-0, 14 KOs) decisioned previously undefeated Denis Inkin (34-1, 24 KOs) to capture the WBO super middleweight title. The scores were 115-113, 116-112 and 116-112. The close fought contest saw Balszay use his tricky southpaw style to outbox Inkin in several rounds and run away with the fight in the late quarter of the fight.

In the co-feature, WBO light heavyweight champion Zsolt Erdei (30-0, 17 KOs) won a twelve round decision over Yuri Barashian (25-5, 17 KOs). The scores were 116-111, 116-111 and 117-110. The fight was originally scheduled for the title, but changed after Barashian was unable to make the weight limit of 175-pounds.

A New Era of Longevity? Pacheco Faces a Make-or-Break Fight & Badou Jack Has No Easy Outs

Friday | Dec 12, 2025

Send News Tips and Comments To Mark Vester @ boxingvester@gmail.com

Comments

FairweatherSun Jan 11, 2009, 10:38 PM UTC

Andre Dirrell is ranked #1 by the WBO and is the mandatory (I think) for Balszay's belt. Andre Dirrell is going to be world champion pretty soon. that would make 3 undefeated WBO champions in a row. Just need Froch to take him on after to make it 4.

BoxingwizardSun Jan 11, 2009, 2:40 AM UTC

Andre Dirrel is gonna expose alot of guys just sittin in the ring top ten.. Green, Lacy, Mundine.. The Matrix is the next best thing.. Andre Dirrell is ranked #1 by the WBO and is the mandatory (I think) for Balszay's belt. Andre Dirrell is going to be world champion pretty soon.

sylvestersweetSun Jan 11, 2009, 2:35 AM UTC

And 231 amateur victories, including a european championship win over Lucien Bute and two olympic apprearances Leon Spinks had 6 wins and a draw when he beat Ali to win the heavyweight title. Oh wow I didn't know that about beating Bute.

jdubb863Sun Jan 11, 2009, 2:25 AM UTC

I want to see Librado Andrade take these guys out just like he wore down bute and knocked him out.... They dont mention anything about Andrade.

Hitman932Sun Jan 11, 2009, 2:14 AM UTC

Wow, Inkin must **** if he lost to a guy with 19 professional fights. And 231 amateur victories, including a european championship win over Lucien Bute and two olympic apprearances Leon Spinks had 6 wins and a draw when he beat Ali to win the heavyweight title.

Add Comment

All Boxing Articles