Eastern Cape boxer Yanga Sigqibo finally gets world title shot

Fighter needs to win the bout on August 3 against Ricardo Malajika for his career to progress

27 June 2024 - 21:22 By MESULI ZIFO

East London boxing trainer Thembani Gopheni will become the first mentor to have two world champions in his stable if his charge Yanga Sigqibo dethrones IBO junior bantamweight champion Ricardo Malajika on August 3...

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