Joel Casamayor vs. Manuel Leyva

Joel Casamayor 144 lbs beat Manuel Leyva 143 lbs by SD in round 10 of 10

• Date: 2011-03-11
• Location: Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• Referee: Vic Drakulich
• Judge: Richard Houck 96-93
• Judge: Patricia Morse Jarman 97-92
• Judge: Lisa Giampa 94-95

Bout Summary

Both southpaws fought in the centre of the ring behind their jabs, looking to set up left hands. Casamayor connected with the cleaner punches for the majority of the fight but Leyva was able to control the final rounds with his aggression.

Notes

• Leyva was down to a knee at the end of round 5 from a left to the body.