Dib claims IBF title

Dib was largely controlled through the fight for the vacant belt, and was rewarded with a unanimous decision from the three judges after 12 tough rounds at the Olympic Park Sports Centre in Australia.

Dib finished ahead on the cards 119-109, 118-109 and 115-112.

Watched by a crowd including former world champions Kostya Tszyu and and ex-NSW premier Bob Carr, 25-year old Dib relied on footwork and movement to evade Lacierva, who preferred to attack on the inside.

The Mexican was penalised a point in the fourth round for hitting after the break, his spoiling tactics ultimately proving ineffective.

Dib improves his record to 32-1, while 33-year-old Lacierva slips to 39-8, with six draws.