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Javier Mendez Says Jack Della Maddalena’s Win Over Belal Muhammad Was Close but Deserved

Coach Mendez shared his thoughts on the current welterweight champion's first title shot and win over Muhammad on May 10, saying, "It was close in my opinion." “I had it 2–2 until the last round; that's where Jack won,” Mendez said, noting the fight was ultimately based on strategy, “Belal used the wrong strategy, while Jack used the right one.”