Boxing world overjoyed by Nontshinga's victory

He is now the only IBF world champ in SA

05 September 2022 - 08:22
By Bongani Magasela

The achievement by Sivenathi “The Special One” Nontshinga, who showed guts and determination in Mexico yesterday morning, has united South Africans in the boxing space where jealousy,  animosity and backbiting are the norm. Nontshinga’s victory against that country’s fighter Hector Flores saw him crowned the IBF junior flyweight champion.

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