Raiko Santana pulls out upset win in overtime round, sends Lorenzo Simpson to second loss

Super middleweight Raiko Santana can thank Overtime Boxing’s overtime rules after grinding out a decision win.

Santana defeated former amateur standout Lorenzo Simpson by split-decision Friday night at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Original scorecards were 78-74 for Simpson, while the other two judges scored the bout 76-76.

Overtime Boxing implemented a rule where if a fight ends in a draw, a bonus round takes place to determine the winner. Santana won the extra round...