The world title showdown between the reigning IBF light flyweight champion Sevinathi Nontshinga and PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob will likely happen in East London, South Africa. CDNDigital
Regie Suganob and Sivenathi Nontshinga will likely fight for the world title in South Africa. | Facebook photos
This after, both camps didn’t reach a deal in the purse bid hearing on Tuesday, April 11, as mandated by the IBF after a 30-day negotiation period.According to Suganob’s promoter and manager, Floriezyl Echavez Podot, the world title bout will likely happen in East London, South Africa on June 16, in principle as what they have agreed on, but it remains to be decided.
This will be Nontshinga’s first title defense after winning it last year against Hector Flores Calixto in Hermosillo, Mexico via a 12th round split decision victory.
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