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By: Geoffrey Ciani – Saturday night was the last big night of boxing in 2009. Vitali Klitschko, Timothy Bradley, Vic Darchinyan, and Paulie Malignaggi were all victorious. It was a decent night of boxing overall with an early stoppage, a couple of lopsided decisions, revenge, and a comeback victory for a highly touted prospect.

Vitali Klitschko UD Kevin Johnson

The big day of fighting started off in Berne, Switzerland where Vitali Klitschko successfully defended his WBC heavyweight crown against undefeated American prospect Kevin Johnson.. Klitschko won by scores of 120-108, 120-108, and 119-109. It was a one sided affair. The American challenger was a huge disappointment as he was virtually in survival mode from the opening bell. Never making an effort to mount a serious offensive attack, Johnson was content backing into the ropes where he remained in a defensive posture as Klitschko peppered him with punches. Johnson