SHANGHAI // Francesco Molinari outlasted Lee Westwood in a spirited duel in the HSBC Champions for a one-shot victory.
Molinari closed with a five-under 67 for his first win this season, and only the second of his career.
He spoiled the debut of Westwood as the world No 1 player, although the Englishman put up a fight worthy of his ranking.
“It wasn’t easy,” the Italian said. “I’m just really proud of the way I played and the way I handled myself.”
Brave CF 27 fight card
Welterweight:
Abdoul Abdouraguimov (champion, FRA) v Jarrah Al Selawe (JOR)
Lightweight:
Anas Siraj Mounir (TUN) v Alex Martinez (CAN)
Welterweight:
Mzwandile Hlongwa (RSA) v Khamzat Chimaev (SWE)
Middleweight:
Tarek Suleiman (SYR) v Rustam Chsiev (RUS)
Mohammad Fakhreddine (LEB) v Christofer Silva (BRA)
Super lightweight:
Alex Nacfur (BRA) v Dwight Brooks (USA)
Bantamweight:
Jalal Al Daaja (JOR) v Tariq Ismail (CAN)
Chris Corton (PHI) v Zia Mashwani (PAK)
Featherweight:
Sulaiman (KUW) v Abdullatip (RUS)
Super lightweight:
Flavio Serafin (BRA) v Mohammad Al Katib (JOR)