NEW YORK (AP) Tony Harrison withstood a late surge by Jermell Charlo to take the WBC super welterweight title Saturday night in a unanimous decision that drew heavy boos from the crowd at Barclays Center.
When the verdict was announced, Harrison leaped around the ring in celebration while Charlo stood in disbelief. Soon after Charlo broke into Harrison's interview on Fox to say ''You know I won this fight.''
Not according to judges Julie Lederman and Ron McNair, who had it 115-113 for Harrison. Robin Taylor scored it 116-112 for the winner.
The AP had it 115-113 for Charlo, whose twin Jermall was set to defend his WBC interim middleweight crown later in the evening.
Both fighters missed dozens of punches, but they also landed some sharp ones through the 12 rounds. Charlo connected with more efficiency, and he staggered Harrison toward the end of the fight.
But it was Harrison who was standing with the belt at the end.
