As Sivenathi Nontshinga prepares to make the first defense of his IBF junior-flyweight world title this coming weekend, a proud father in Thembani Gopheni is happy to see his son being part of history in the country.
World champion Sivenathi Nontshinga is happy with the new date, where he will be defending his International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior flyweight title against Filipino boxer Regie Suganob.
With less than three weeks until the biggest boxing fight South Africa has seen in a decade, Teris Ntuthu, head of Rumble Africa Boxing Promotions, tells SABC Sport Sivenathi Nontshinga’s world title fight has yet to secure a TV partner.
The head of Rumble Africa Promotions (RAP) Thembalethu “Teris” Ntutu is appealing to the government, broadcasters, and corporate South Africa to provide support for the country’s world boxing champion Sivenathi “Special One” Nontshinga to defend his title on home soil.
History could be made, when the IBF Junior-flyweight champion Sivenathi Nontshinga puts his title on the line in front of his home crowd in East London.