Fanlong Meng vs. Adam Deines: IBF LHW Eliminator - June 1, 2019 in Macau

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IBF light heavyweight titleholder Artur Beterbiev will at least know whom to expect when a mandatory comes due soon, as Fanlong Meng and Adam Deines are set to meet in an eliminator fight in Macau on June 1.

Fanlong (14-0, 9 KO) is a 31-year-old Chinese southpaw who fought at the 2012 Olympics, losing to Brazil’s Yamaguchi Falcao in the round of 16, a fight that went to countback and was highly competitive. He turned pro in 2015, and in his last fight on Nov. 24 in Monte Carlo, he stopped former British champion Frank Buglioni in five. Buglioni retired after the fight.

“I’m beyond excited to be fighting again in Macau against a very tough opponent and most importantly, for the IBF world title eliminator,” said Meng.

“If I win, I become the challenger to the current world titleholder. However, I am not looking past Deines. He is a very strong opponent and I have a lot of respect for him taking this fight. I will do my thing one step at a time. My training camp has been fantastic. I’m in great shape and skill level. I can’t wait for June 1st so everyone can see me shine once again.”

Deines (17-0-1, 8 KO) is a 28-year-old German southpaw whose best pro win came in March 2018 against Stefan Haertel, who fought at the 2012 Olympics for Germany. Haertel was unbeaten when Deines beat him by split decision. He’s won three straight since then, most recently knocking out Zoltan Sera in a tune-up on March 2.

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Fanlong Meng is now in line for his first major title fight, having to climb off the deck to reach that point.

The 31-year old contender from China overcame an 8th round knockdown to soundly outpoint Germany’s Adam Deinis in their International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight title eliminator Saturday evening at Wynn Palace in Macau, China.

Scores were 117-109, 116-110 and 115-111 in favor of Meng (15-0, 9KOs) in a largely tactical battle between unbeaten southpaws.

The final eliminator came as part of the IBF’s annual convention, which returned to China for the first time since 2016. The previous event marked Meng’s first career fight in his home country, just a seven-fight rookie prospect at the time and having since emerged as a contender on the rise.
He had his hands full versus Deinis (17-1-1, 8KOs), who was fighting outside of Europe for the first time in his career in efforts to move into light heavyweight title contention. The 28-year old German southpaw didn’t truly seize the moment, allowing Meng to take the lead in giving away rounds in a relatively slow moving affair.

High drama ensued in round eight, when Meng was sent to the canvas for the first time as a pro. It came courtesy of an overhand left from Deinis, but proved a singular moment as he failed to properly capitalize on the sequence. Meng resumed control, outworking his unbeaten rival down the stretch to preserve the win.

Deinis was also deducted a point from referee Eddie Claudio in the 12th and final round for hitting on the break. The fight was already well out of reach by that point, with nobody but himself to blame for a missed opportunity.

Instead, it is Meng who strolls into the title picture. The 6’2” southpaw is now the mandatory challenger for IBF titlist Artur Beterbiev, an unbeaten knockout artist whom stopped Radivoje Kalazdjic in five rounds this past May in his most recent title defense.

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Saturday 1, June 2019
Wynn Palace Cotai, Macao, Macao S.A.R., China
promoter Rejoy Group - Andrew Lu

Fanlong Meng 14 0 0
vs
Adam Deines 17 0 1

Steve Gago 10 0 0
vs
Adam Diu Abdulhamid 14 7 0

Sen Chen 11 1 0
vs
Richie Mepranum 33 7 1





Fanlong Meng 14 0 0
vs
Adam Deines 17 0 1

Meng won by UD
Meng down once in round 8




FULL CARD HIGHLIGHTS and VIDEOS HERE;
https://www.the13thround.com/phpBB2/vie ... 8&t=130268


ENJOY!!

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Fanlong Meng is now in line for his first major title fight, having to climb off the deck to reach that point.

The 31-year old contender from China overcame an 8th round knockdown to soundly outpoint Germany’s Adam Deinis in their International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight title eliminator Saturday evening at Wynn Palace in Macau, China.

Scores were 117-109, 116-110 and 115-111 in favor of Meng (15-0, 9KOs) in a largely tactical battle between unbeaten southpaws.

The final eliminator came as part of the IBF’s annual convention, which returned to China for the first time since 2016. The previous event marked Meng’s first career fight in his home country, just a seven-fight rookie prospect at the time and having since emerged as a contender on the rise.
He had his hands full versus Deinis (17-1-1, 8KOs), who was fighting outside of Europe for the first time in his career in efforts to move into light heavyweight title contention. The 28-year old German southpaw didn’t truly seize the moment, allowing Meng to take the lead in giving away rounds in a relatively slow moving affair.

High drama ensued in round eight, when Meng was sent to the canvas for the first time as a pro. It came courtesy of an overhand left from Deinis, but proved a singular moment as he failed to properly capitalize on the sequence. Meng resumed control, outworking his unbeaten rival down the stretch to preserve the win.

Deinis was also deducted a point from referee Eddie Claudio in the 12th and final round for hitting on the break. The fight was already well out of reach by that point, with nobody but himself to blame for a missed opportunity.

Instead, it is Meng who strolls into the title picture. The 6’2” southpaw is now the mandatory challenger for IBF titlist Artur Beterbiev, an unbeaten knockout artist whom stopped Radivoje Kalazdjic in five rounds this past May in his most recent title defense.

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Meng was dropped twice by some Georgian chap , as seen in the video here
http://www.asianboxing.info/videos/cate ... kereshvili

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Meng was dropped twice by some Georgian chap , as seen in the video here
http://www.asianboxing.info/videos/cate ... kereshvili