But the victory did not come easy for the 22-year-old Salazar, who nipped his rival via countback.
Leading, 13-9, after three rounds, Salazar, lowered his guard a bit too soon, enabling Kazanjian to counter and forge a 15-15 count after the final bell. Luckily, the countback had him winning, 65-54, for landing more punches majority of the fight.