SA's only mainstream world champion Nontshinga KO'd in Monte Carlo

Image: Mark Andrews Sivenathi Nontshinga, right, beat Regie Suganob in the first defence of his title in East London in July.

Sivenathi Nontshinga, South Africa's only mainstream world champion, lost his IBF junior-flyweight title on Saturday night when he was knocked out in the second round by unheralded Mexican Adrian Curiel in Monaco.

The No.12 contender landed a single right hand flush on Nontshinga's chin to lift the crown.

Nontshinga dropped to 12 wins and a loss while Curiel improved to 24 victories, four losses and a draw. It was only the fourth stoppage win of the Mexican's career.

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SA's only mainstream world champion Nontshinga KO'd in Monte Carlo

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