Sturm beats Griffin, avenges draw to retain WBA middleweight title

Felix Sturm jabbed his way to lopsided decision over American Randy Griffin on Saturday and earned a fourth successful defense of his WBA middleweight title. The German, whose victory comes 8 1/2 months after the two fought to a draw in October, repeatedly used his left jab from the opening seconds and won 116-113, 116-112 and 118-110. Sturm took control in the fifth round, following his lefts with immediate right-hand blows. "I had to make this rematch with Griffin," said Sturm, who improved to 30-2 with one draw and 13 knockouts. He repeatedly scored with combinations in the 11th, ending the round by thrusting his arms upward in victory as he walked back to his corner after... [read full story]