Macklin secures points win

Saturday, 5 December 2009 23:24

Matthew Macklin moved closer to a world title shot with a comprehensive points victory over Rafa Sosa Pintos at the National Stadium on Saturday night.

Pintos offered Macklin a tough test in the 10-round contest but the result was never in doubt as the Uruguayan boxer was happy to stand back and take any punishment the Irishman offered him.

Macklin threatened a knockout on several occasions as Pintos was floored in the second, fifth and ninth round.

However, Pintos survied to the final bell and Macklin was awarded a 99-88 win by the judges.

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