Blast from the past: Petersen has Bangladesh batsmen in a spin

03 May 2022 - 19:54

1981 — Brian Baronet wins the only title of his professional boxing career, stopping Moses Mthembu in the first round for the Natal lightweight title at the West Ridge Park tennis stadium. Baronet, who died after a 1988 fight at the same venue, lost his only bid for a South African title, in 1985. ..

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