IBF World JNR. flyweight champion Sivenati “The Special One” Nontsinga was given a second round by IBF Africa representative Andre de Vries and South African Gauteng boxing manager Floks Ramagoor at the No Doubt management office this morning. received the IBF world title belt.
No Doubt Management Director Colin Nathan said. and Shivenati's trainer and manager.
Sibenasi becomes the first South African to regain a world title after losing it in an immediate rematch.
Nontzinga shockingly lost his IBF title in Monte Carlo last November with a second-round knockout to Mexico's gravitas underdog Adrian Curiel.
In a surprise move, due to his very good relationship with Matchroom's Eddie Hearn, Nathan secured an immediate rematch with Nonsinga in Kriel's backyard in Oaxaca, Mexico on February 16th.
Odds against Nontinga were 16-1, and on the scorecards he was the favorite to stop defending champion Kriel, turning the tide with a decisive 10th round TKO.
While those early in the contest had doubts about Nathan's game plan, it was a masterstroke for the manager and trainer who has brought South Africa five IBF world titles since founding his company No Doubt Management in July 2018. was.
Currently South Africa's only reliable world champion, Nontsinga was all smiles at winning his second world title and once again the IBF world title.
“I'm very grateful to be world champion again and to the Nomakhanjani team, my father Best, Bernie Pailman, Nomfesan, Siya, Tellis and everything that supported me even when we lost in Monte Carlo last year. I would like to thank the people of
“I cried a lot when I lost the title. Noma Kanjani said to me, 'Don't worry, son, I'll give you another crack and make you world champion again.'
“I also have to thank the Matchroom staff, Eddie, Frank Smith and Kevin Rooney Jr. for believing in me,” Nonchinga said.
Nontinga's next move is currently being considered, with talk of him potentially fighting either Kenshiro Terachi for the WBC and WBA titles, or Jonathan Gonzalez for the WBO title.
With his victory in February, he restored the pride of South African boxing.
