On 7 December 2013 he fought upcoming fighter Edis Tatli for the WBA Inter-continental lightweight title, but lost a decision.
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He fought Paulus Moses for the WBO international lightweight title, but the fight stopped in the 4th round.
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Prior to the victory, he was knocked out on 9 April 2005 by Marco Antonio Barrera in the second round for the WBC championship.