Witter light welterweight champ
16/09/2006 09:52  - (SA)  

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London - Junior Witter claimed the WBC light welterweight belt with an unanimous decision win over DeMarcus Corley of the United States on Friday.

The Englishman claimed the vacant title on all three judges' scorecards at Alexandra Palace in north London, 118-112, 117-111 and 116-114.

Witter said: "I was up against a hell of a fighter, with a great chin. But it was just a case of making sure I won, and I never felt in any trouble whatsoever.

"Now I am world champion, and I am on top of the world. A lot of people did not have faith in me, from before I turned pro - but I have proved them all wrong."

The 32-year-old Witter lost to Zab Judah in an IBF title bid in 2000 in a unanimous decision.

The victory was Witter's 34th, with 19 knockouts, with one loss and two draws. Corley fell to 31-5 with one draw.

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