Briton Maxi Hughes became the new WBC International 135-lbs champion with a unanimous decision win over Kazakhstan’s Viktor Kotochigov Friday evening in Dubai United Arab Emirates

Scores were 96-93, 97-92, 95-94 for Hughes, the brand new WBC International lightweight champ.

Hughes (22-5-2) was back following his superb win over Jono Carroll in August, and he kept up his fine form by beating previously undefeated Kotochigov (12-1, 5 KOs).

It was a brilliant performance from Hughes, with the highlight coming in round three, where he dropped Kotochigov with a huge uppercut.

The Kazakh was able to recover and make it competitive during the closing stages, but in the end it was Hughes who was awarded the deserved win.

Maxi Hughes continues the incredible whirlwind he has been on over the last few months as he defeated Kazakhstan’s Viktor Kotochigov to become the new WBC International lightweight champion.

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