Rematch ordered for controversial draw

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    Ulises Solis will get his rematch.

    The IBF on Monday ordered junior flyweight titlist Luis Lazarte to face Solis again in a sequel to their heavily disputed draw, one of the most controversial decisions of 2010.

    Under the order, sent in a letter to both camps, neither fighter can take another fight until after the rematch -- unless Lazarte wants to forfeit his 108-pound belt. The sides have until Feb. 3 to make a deal or a purse bid will be ordered with the fight due to take place by May 3.

    Mexico's Solis, a former titleholder, traveled to Lazarte's hometown of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to challenge for his old belt on Dec. 18 and seemed to clearly get the better of him during a fight in which Lazarte repeatedly fouled him.

    However, Lazarte (48-9-2, 18 KOs) was awarded a majority draw as two judges scored it 113-113 while the third judge had it 117-109 in favor of Solis (32-2-3, 21 KOs).

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