The day ‘Madiba Magic’ inspired Cassius Baloyi
Retired boxer says he will treasure that day until he dies
Winning his fifth world boxing title – the IBO junior lightweight belt – in three different weight divisions today 16 years ago was the greatest achievement for Cassius “Shy Guy” Baloyi.
But doing it in front of Nelson Mandela – who was ringside guest at Emperors Palace, where Baloyi knocked Argentinian Nazareno Gaston Ruiz – made February 3, 2007 the most special day in his life as a boxer...
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