Merhy defeats Lerena, captures WBC World bridgerweight title

Ryad Merhy (36-3, 29 KOs) is the new WBC World bridgerweight title. Merhy on Saturday night in Charleroi defeated South-African Kevin Lerena (31-5) via unanimous decision.

Judges scored the fight 116:112, 117:111 and 115:113 in favor or Merhy. For Merhy is another big success. He was WBA World cruiserweight champion.