Staples Center, Los Angeles, California - Jermell Charlo also defended his WBC super welterweight title with a majority decision over veteran Austin Trout at Staples Center, where Santa Cruz and Mares also fought to a decision nearly three years ago.

In the televised co-feature on Showtime, Charlo (31-0) knocked down Trout twice and kept his 154-pound belt in relative comfort.

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He won 118-108 and 115-111 on two scorecards, while judge Fernando Villareal curiously had it 113-113.

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Charlo knocked down Trout (31-5) in the third with a sharp combination while Trout's legs were splayed. Trout still put on a resourceful performance despite Charlo's apparent advantages in hand speed and athleticism, attempting to outbox Charlo from the outside and slickly avoiding most power exchanges.

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Charlo was credited with another knockdown when Trout went to a knee just 10 seconds into the ninth round after a punch from Charlo flew wildly over his head.

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Trout, the former WBA 154-pound champ with a victory over Miguel Cotto on his resume, also went the distance with Charlo's twin brother, Jermall, in 2016, also losing a decision.

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