Babui To Defend WBF Featherweight Belt

Local professional boxer, Tshepang Babui will fight for a title against South African boxer PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Local professional boxer, Tshepang Babui will fight for a title against South African boxer PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Local professional boxer, Tshepang ‘Gear Box’ Babui will defend his World Boxing Federation (WBF) Africa junior featherweight title against South African pugilist, Tholumusa Ngema next week at Boipuso Hall.

Babui, who has won four bouts, lost one and drew two in a total of seven fights, will headline the event, which will include other bouts.

Speaking at the World Boxing Federation Africa launch on Friday at Pavilion Restaurant, he said hard work and discipline are doing wonders for him. He advised upcoming boxers not to give up and be self-motivated.  He added that it is important to adhere to coaches’ instructions all the time.

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