Geard Ajetovic failed to win the IBO middleweight belt today when he was widely outpointed by Australian champion Daniel Geale.
Sydney-based Tasmanian Geale won by scores of 117-111 (twice) and 120-109.
Anyone who has watched the Hartlepool-based Serb/Scouse knows it can be a very frustrating experience as, although undeniably talented, he finds it almost impossible to maintain a decent work rate.
Reports from the Australian press (the bout was in Campbelltown, Australia) seem to indicate that Ajetovic boxed in his customary spurts whereas the champion set a reasonable and consistent pace.
Geale is now unbeaten in 19 whilst Ajetovic drops to 16-2-1.