Filipino Mark Anthony Geraldo defeated compatriot Kenny Demecillo via unanimous decision on Saturday night to claim the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental bantamweight belt at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong.

Known for his superior technical boxing skills, the 25-year-old boxer from Valencia City, Bukidnon used his crisp jabs in dismantling Demecillo and got the nods of the judges, who all scored 96-94, 98-92 and 98-92 favoring Geraldo.

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