Cafu bags historic triple world title unification clash

Three belts will be on the line when East London boxer squares off against Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez

05 May 2025 - 04:30 By Mesuli Zifo

East London boxing star Phumelela Cafu’s roller-coaster ride will continue when he becomes the first Eastern Cape boxer to engage in a triple world title unification match by facing Jesse Rodriguez in the US on July 19...

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