ESPN Africa Boxing 20: Shoulder Injury Hands Hadebe First ABU Title Defense

• ESPN Africa Boxing 20 did not disappoint on a night when two titles were on the line
• It was a historic occasion in which all the fighters were female contenders as Women's Month draws to a close
• South African boxing fans had a lot to smile about as local girl Simangele Hadebe did not disappoint

ESPN Africa Boxing 20 saw South African Simangele Hadebe (12-3-2) retain her title as the ABU Flyweight champion after Tanzanian Stumai Muki (6-2-0) retired injured ahead of round four in their international bout in Johannesburg

Hadebe controlled the fight from the onset, using her jab and stinging straight right to keep her opponent at bay. Muki struggled to find any rhythm and had no answer for the South African’s superior boxing skills.

The writing was on the wall before the Tanzanian failed to answer the call for the fourth round, retiring due to a shoulder injury and handing Hadebe the TKO win.

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Undercard:

The first bout on the undercard saw Ishmael Kadri (3-0-0) earn a majority decision win (39-39, 39-37, 38-36) over Luvo Xhomfo (0-3-0) in their Featherweight contest over four rounds.

The second bout on the undercard produce an entertaining slugfest with Katelgo Khanyisa (3-0-0) picking up a split decision win (77-75, 75-77, 77-75) over Sipho Mahlangu in their Lightweight fight over eight rounds.

Main card results:

- Monica Mkandla wins by majority decision over Nomusa Ngema (38-38, 39-37, 39-37)

- Sazisiwe Simon wins by unanimous decision over Adidya Mimu (40-36, 40-36, 39-37)

- Nosiacwase Dube and Lufuno Mutshayi fight to a draw (59-55, 58-56, 57-57)

- Matshidiso Mokebisi wins by TKO over Patience Mastara (7th round)

- Ellen Simwaka wins by majority decision over Lina Kasweka (93-96, 97-93, 96-93)

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- Simangele Hadebe wins by TKO over Stumai Muki (4th round)

Undercard results:

- Ishmael Kadri wins by majority decision over Luvo Xhomfo (39-39, 39-37, 38-36)

- Katlego Khanyisa wins by split decision over Sipho Mahlangu (77-75, 75-77, 77-75)

Former Nigerian boxer Jerry Okorodudu reacts to Anthony Joshua's defeat to Usyk

Former Nigerian boxer Jerry Okorodudu has stated clearly that Anthony Joshua still has many things to offer in the sportof boxing despite his recent defeat against Oleksandr Usyk.

For the second time in his boxing career, Anthony Joshua lost against Oleksandr Usyk in a tough fight held in Saudi Arabia last weekend, Sports Brief reported.

Before the crucial battle, the Nigerian and British boxer was tipped to overcome his opponent, but he was unable to shine against the Ukrainian.