
Armend “The Bombardier” Xhoxhaj won the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Cruiserweight title on Monday, December 27, in Kosovo.
In one of the featured bouts of a show at the Palestra Karagac in the city of Pec, the Germany-based Kosovan won by unanimous decision over Vaclav Pejsar from the Czech Republic.
Xhoxhaj floored his foe twice in round eight with excellent body-shots, but Pejsar proved durable and managed to go the full twelve rounds.
Judges Adea Berisha and Florim Berisha both scored the fight 120-105, and judge Ferid Ukshini scored it 120-108.
Xhoxhaj is now 13-2 (7) since turning professional in 2018. Former Czech national Cruiserweight and Heavyweight champion Pejsar drops to 18-12 (14).
The fight was promoted by Gjocaj Boxing Promotion and Arena Ring Boxing Promotion.