SA's Kevin Lerena wins IBO heavyweight title

South African boxer Kevin Lerena is the new IBO Intercontinental Heavyweight champion after he defeated Mariusz Wach of Poland in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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Lerena, in only his second fight in the heavyweight division, won by unanimous decision over 12 rounds.

The 30-year-old dominated the scorecard with two judges giving him a 120-108 win and the third scoring the fight to Lerena, 118-110. 

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Before the fight, Lerena said he was working towards a goal of fighting in the United Kingdom, preferably at Wembley or the O2 arena. 

"There are no limits for Lerena, and he knows he is on a winning streak," said his manager, Peter Smith.