IBF super middleweight world champion, Charles Brewer wins tough title defence agaisnt challenger Herol Graham. Brewer does not have everything his own way, suffers knockdowns, but is in a very competitive fight, and in round 10, rallies to stop Graham, retain his title. After 9 rounds, the judges were split, one having it even, another having it for Graham by a point, the other, scoring it for the champion by 2 points.

Charles Brewer vs Herol Graham

Undefeated WBO Super Middleweight Champion Joe Calzaghe gets a good, tough fight from former titleholder Charles Brewer of the United States. They slug it out in the opening round before Calzaghe stuns Brewer in the second and hurts him twice in the fourth. Calzaghe is well ahead into the seventh round when Brewer catches him with some huge shots before the bell; however, the champion takes them well and continues to out hustle Brewer down the stretch to earn a unanimous decision.

Year Of The Dragon: Joe Calzaghe vs. Charles Brewer

After the first fight they competed against each other in, Sven Ottke and Charles Brewer have a rematch in Sachsen Anhalt. Just like the first fight, tbis one ends in a split decision, with the same man Sven Ottke, going home with the win, and the belt.

Charles Brewer vs Herol Graham

Year Of The Dragon: Joe Calzaghe vs. Charles Brewer

Sven Ottke vs Charles Brewer II

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