CONGO’S ILUNGA MAKABU TO FIGHT FOR WBC WORLD TITLE
Ilunga Makabu from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Michal Cieslak of Poland meet on Friday for the vacant WBC world cruiserweight belt at Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
FIGHT OVER BOXING LEGEND AND WIFE AS THEY ARE LAID TO REST
A ringside gong symbolizing a standing count was beaten 10 times in hopes that boxing icon Peter “Terror” Mathebula would wake up and take his corner. However, the champion had fallen and resting for eternity.
PATRICK ALLOTEY TO FACE GBA DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has extended an invitation to WBO Africa super welterweight champion Patrick Allotey following his recent conduct at Accra Sports Stadium.
NAMIBIA’S SIMON JR. AND SOUTH AFRICA’S MAKHENSE SQUARE OFF MAR. 21
Namibia’s Harry Simon Jr. will take a major step up in class when he faces South Africa’s Jabulani Makhense on Saturday, March 21.
TRAINING CAMP NOTES: OMAR JUAREZ
Unbeaten rising prospect Omar “El Relampago” Juarez will look to put on a show in the ring this Super Bowl weekend when he battles Mexico’s Angel Hernandez this Saturday, February 1 in FS1 PBC Fight Night action and on FOX Deportes from Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.