Marco Antonio Periban's name was floated just a few months ago as a potential candidate to have faced Andre Ward earlier this year. The fight was declined by his team, opting to move in a different direction with his career.
The decision nearly proved costly, as Periban had to dig deep to turn away the challenge of unbeaten but untested German Rafael in their non-title fight Saturday evening in Mexico City.
Scores were 76-76 even and 79-73 and 78-74 in favor of Periban, who closed strong to preserve the win.
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The decision nearly proved costly, as Periban had to dig deep to turn away the challenge of unbeaten but untested German Rafael in their non-title fight Saturday evening in Mexico City.
Scores were 76-76 even and 79-73 and 78-74 in favor of Periban, who closed strong to preserve the win.
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