Liberian-German boxer, Freddy Kiwitt, has made history as he claimed the World Boxing Federation (WBF) super welterweight title, following an impressive display against Venezuelan Luis Enrique Romero on Friday, November 24.
The victory means Kiwitt has now secured an impressive record of 25 wins, of which 15 were knockouts, and three losses.
Kiwitt was initially expected to fight against Harry Simon, Jr., but the plan changed drastically in the last minute after the Namibian pulled out.
The Liberian-German, instead, faced off against Romero in the WBF showpiece.
Throughout the amazing night, where the title was at stake, the German supporters were enthusiastic throughout the 11 rounds as Kiwitt exhibited his attacking prowess, while brilliantly keeping his distance from his opponent.
However, his Venezuelan opponent did not show any sign of decline as he rolled his way back smartly into the fight, making the encounter tougher for the Liberian, mostly when they got in close proximity to each other.
The fight beefed up intensively when Romero engaged with Kiwitt toe-to-toe.
The Liberian was seemingly glad and adapted to battling in close quarters.
But as the fight reached the halfway point, the Venezuelan began to feel the strain of the intense tussle.
Kiwitt scored a knock-down in the eighth round, though pundits thought it was a bit uncertain.
The Liberian landed some heavy hooks that sent Romero to the floor in the tenth round in an unquestionable manner.
Romero, who has had 11 wins, seven losses, and one draw, demonstrated his grit by getting back up, but his stamina was fading as the trainer threw in the towel to indicate that he could not continue in the 11 rounds of fight. Kiwitt then immediately earned victory by technical knockout.
