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Siyakholwa Kuse makes history in South Africa by dethroning Melvin Jerusalem and being crowned WBC World Champion
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (254+ words) JOHANNESBURG, South Africa " On an unforgettable night for African boxing, local challenger Siyakholwa Kuse made history by dethroning Filipino Melvin "Gringo" Jerusalem, snatching the World Boxing Council strawweight world title from him. The bout took place at a packed Emperors…...
Historic Summit at the Nelson Mandela Foundation: Mauricio Sulaim'n and the WBC Outline the Future of African Boxing
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (784+ words) In a meeting imbued and enthused with symbolism and strategic vision, the President of the World Boxing Council'Mauricio Sulaim'n, led the "Champions Legacy Dialogue" at the iconic Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre of Memory in Johannesburg, South Africa. The gathering brought…...
Melvin Jerusalem and Siyakholwa Kuse Ready for a Throne Battle at South Africa's Emperors Palace
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (242+ words) Kempton Park, South Africa " A championship atmosphere is in the air following the official press conference held at the prestigious Emperors Palace, where the World Boxing Council (WBC) World straw weight Champion, Filipino Melvin Jerusalem, and South African challenger Siyakholwa…...
Historic Visit of Mauricio Sulaiman to South Africa
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (299+ words) In an unprecedented event for African pugilism, the President of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaiman, has arrived in South Africa. This signifies an historic milestone, not only as his first official visit to the country but also for the…...