LOS ANGELES. Dec It: Mexico's Daniel' Zaragoza easily held on to his World Boxing Council (WBC) su-

per batamwelght title on Monday with a unanimous 12-round decision over former champton American Pal Banke. reports Reuter.

The two-time super batamwelght champion Zaragoza used lightening quick punches and a three-inch (7.5 cm) reach advantage to keep the shorter, but harder-hitting Banke at bay throughout the fight - the third time the two 122 Pound (55 33 kg) boxers have met.

"I won the fight because 1 was working the distance* Zarazgoza said afterwards

Zaragoza. 31. defending his title for the second time since winning It back in June, pun Ishcd Banke throughout the fight with rights to the side of the head - often hitting the American at will.

1 knew I was winning the fight." Zaragoza said " I was In control."

The Mexican southpaw said he fought moat of the bout with a bruised left hand after he hit Banke on the efan in third round"

Banke tried to cfose with the champion throughout the fight but sms unable to get by ^^T-ro-ngtos. the Uma." said Banke. 27 who held the title for little more than ata months teat year after stopping Zaragosa tn a nine round brawl in April 1990.

Except for a stunning right to Zaragoaa s chin in the sev enth round. Banfa wm unable to hurt the ehamptonThe aid Hr

113 for Zaragoza.

The two boxers first met tn 1989 when Zargoza won a spilt points decision over Banke.

The win lifts Zaragoza's record to 44 wtflS. five losses and one draw, while Banke falls to 21-6.