(MAR 23) Tonight in Esbjerg, Denmark, Anita Christensen, 117¾,  of Randers, remained undefeated,  24-0-0 (8KO), when she defended her WBC Bantamweight title against Jane Kavulani, 117½, now 7-8-2 (1KO) of Vihiga, Kenya.

Earlier today, Kavulani was a late substitute for Galina Ivanova who had to call the fight off due to illness. Kavulani, who has already lost a previous fight against Christensen - was never a threat to the reigning champion, who was in control throughout the 10 rounds.

The fight lacked the edge and tension that one expects from a world championship fight, and this was emphasized by the score 100-89 by all three judges. Kavulani took a count in the tenth round after a hard body shot.

There was a second women's bout on the undercard. This was a rematch of Fadia Idrissi, 112½, of Denmark, vs. Zsofia Bedo, of Hungary. In their first match, they fought in Budapest in January this year, where the fight ended in a controversial draw.  But---this time there was no doubt about the outcome. Idrissi clearly won the fight, and the three judges scored it 40-36.