The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Mr Zizi Kodwa congratulates champion boxer Sivenathi “Special One” Nontshinga for regaining the International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Light Flyweight title. Nontshinga defeated Mexican Adrian Curiel in Mexico City to reclaim the title and become a two-time world champion.
Minister Kodwa says, “Sivenathi ‘Special One’ Nontshinga has displayed true character to regain the IBF World Light Flyweight title against Adrian Curiel. Special One is an excellent fighter and a model professional who exemplifies the best of South African boxing.”
Minister Kodwa adds, “When I spoke to Special One before the fight, he was confident of regaining the title, saying ‘Ndizobuya nayo mkhuluwa, I am ready’. I would like to congratulate Special One for regaining the world title. You continue to raise the country’s flag sky high and have made us all so proud.”
In a message to the South African boxing fraternity, Minister Kodwa says, “I would like to once again express my commitment to stabilise boxing in South Africa and to bring the sport back to its glory days. We will soon make announcements in this regard.”
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