Zhangabayev wins triple crowns in just one night

 By Lito delos Reyes

ORTHODOX Nursultan Zhangabayev of Kazakhstan won three titles in just

one night after beating undefeated Steve Gago of Australia by a unanimous

decision last Aug. 14 at the ICC Exhibition Centre in Sydney, Australia.Aside

from the World Boxing Association Inter-Continental welterweight title, the

26-year old Zhangabayev also won the vacant International Boxing

Federation International welterweight title and vacant World Boxing

Organization Oriental welterweight title.Zhangabayev remained

undefeated with 8 straight wins and 5 knockouts while Gago tasted its first

defeat after 11 wins with 4 knockouts.

Zhangabayev earlier won the vacant WBA Inter-Continental welterweight

title by retiring Ivan Matute of Venezuela in the 2nd round last March 24 in

Kazakhstan.

Meanwhile, undefeated Aidos Yerbossynuly of Kazakhstan took his 12th

straight win by a unanimous decision over Rocky Jerkic of Australia to win

the WBC ABC Continental and the WBA International super middleweight

titles. Tim Tszyu of Australia won the IBF Australia super welterweight title

by beating Dwight Ritchie.The promoter is Matt Rose of No Limit Boxing

Promotions.

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