Arslan retains title against Wilson
All three judges ruled the fight 117-111.
The best round for Wilson (23-7-3, 20 knockouts) was the seventh when he picked up the pace, catching the German several times and getting him to back off for a while.
"I was worried about a lucky punch until the last. He hit hard," Arslan said. "I wanted to pressure him so hard he couldn't use his power."
Arslan (28-3, 18 knockouts) is a 37-year-old who won the title in November against Virgil Hill. Self-taught, he didn't have a trainer and manager until his past six fights.
Wilson was jarred by a hard left in the 10th round, but has never been dropped to the canvas. Arslan also took some good shots, but also has never gone down.
"I fought my heart out," Wilson said. "I came in feeling confident tonight, but he was better."
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