Sport

SA bantam-weight champion to defend his title

Date: Aug 20, 2024

South Africa's boxing fanatics will experience a bantam-weight world title fight featuring two South Africans this coming Friday at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park.

Ricardo Malajika will defend his International Boxing Organisation title against compatriot Yanga Sigqibo. Other bouts on the card include an international bridger-weight bout between local hopeful, Chris Thompson, and Romanian Alexandru Jur, as well as a Golden Gloves debut for hard-hitting Don-Juan van Heerden. Siqgibo, who has paid his dues against a solid mix of homegrown and overseas talent, says he cannot wait to take "the magic man's" belt,” I've been waiting for this opportunity like you said, I’ve been around, I’ve fought with many boxers experienced boxers, tough boxers like the Chief Executive Officer mentioned the likes of Thanaga. you know i can mention many boxers and I am ready for the fight. we know Malajika is a champion, not just a champion, a good champion, world champion and i am up for the challenge. 
I don't know about him come Friday night, i am going to take his title and a new.”

--ChannelAfrica--

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