Ukrainian welterweight prospect Vasyl Chobotar (12-0, 4 KOs) fought in Lublin (Poland) against Czech journeyman Myroslav Serban (13-12, 7 KOs).
Chech, who had no experience, was active at first, tried to seize the initiative and suppress Chebotar. But he responded with quick lunges and seriously hit the opponent several times.
In general, a similar development of events in the ring was maintained for all 8 rounds. However, in the middle of the fight it was clearly visible that the Ukrainian was clearly dominating.
As a result, after the end of the match, all the judges gave the victory to Vasyl Chobotary - 78:74, 79:73, 80:72.