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Dimitrenko too good for Sprott

Sunday 25 September 2011 10:58, UK

Image: Sprott: Lost in Hamburg

Michael Sprott was defeated by Alexander Dimitrenko in Hamburg on Saturday night after a unanimous points verdict.

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Briton comprehensively beaten in Hamburg

Michael Sprott was defeated by Alexander Dimitrenko in Hamburg on Saturday night. The 36-year-old from Reading lost unanimously on points to the Ukrainian, the the scorecards reading 117-111, 116-111 and 119-108. Dimitrenko has now won 32 of his 33 contests and simply outclassed the veteran Briton. Dimitrenko was on his knees in the ninth but it was a rare highlight for Sprott who resorted to some questionable tactics late in the fight. He caught his opponent after the bell in round 10 and was docked a point as a result at the start of round 11. Meanwhile, in round 12, Sprott was deducted another point for pushing Dimitrenko to the canvas before losing the contest.

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