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Meinke Defeats Vargas by Unanimous Decision, Retains IBF Title
Nina Meinke defeated Dyana Vargas in Hamburg to retain her IBF featherweight title, also claiming the IBO belt. The judges scored the bout 119-109, 119-109, and 120-108, all in favour of Meinke.
Nina Meinke, returning after ten months away from the ring, controlled the bout early against Dyana Vargas. Meinke maintained distance, using straight punches and combinations. Vargas tried to move in to deliver power shots but had difficulty getting within striking range. Meinke's consistent jabbing disrupted Vargas's rhythm, forcing resets. Meinke increased her pace in the middle rounds, landing combinations that mixed straight shots and hooks. Although Vargas had moments, Meinke would respond and regain control with her jab. Meinke dictated the fight's tempo and landed the more telling blows.
Key Facts
- Nina Meinke defeated Dyana Vargas by unanimous decision.
- The fight took place in Hamburg.
- Meinke retained her IBF featherweight title.
- Meinke also won the IBO belt.
- The judges' scorecards read 119-109, 119-109, and 120-108.
- Meinke had been away from the ring for ten months prior to this fight.
- Meinke used her jab to control the distance and disrupt Vargas's attacks.
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Research Sources
- Boxing News 24 — Nina Meinke Outpoints Dyana Vargas To Retain IBF Title In Hamburg