The fight was a draw, and the champion, Tunacao, retained the title.
If a championship bout ends in a draw, the champion usually retains the title.
Under the rules of the tournament, the champion retains his title if the score is tied at 12-12.
He also requested that the champion retain the title in the event of a 9-9 score.
The defending champions in all four divisions retained their titles.
The following first-time champions did not retain their title the following year.
The champion successfully retained the title on March 14, 2010.
In the event of a 10-10 tie, the defending champion would retain the title.
Despite these successes no British champion has ever retained their title.
Keep in mind that a champion retains his title with a draw.