BOXING
Derevyanchenko loses to Charlo
Jermall Charlo (31-0, 22 KO) retained his WBC middleweight title by outpointing Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-3, 10 KO) over 12 rapid-paced rounds at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn., on September 26. The judges unanimously scored the fight in Charlo’s favor, 116-112, 117-111 and 118-110. The defending champ utilized his superior height and reach effectively at the start, only to have his Ukrainian challenger make adjustments, enabling him to mount an offensive counterattack from the inside with strong body punches. Derevyanchenko, 34, was wobbled by an overhand right in the third round, settled back down, and began to close the distance in the middle rounds, steadily landing punches with both hands.