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Akani Sambu retained the World
Boxing Federation (WBF)
Intercontinental Bantamweight title
on Friday night, June 27, in
Thohoyandou, South Africa.
Headlining “Survival of the
Fittest”, a card promoted by Mama
Rocks Boxing Promotions at the
Khoroni Hotel Casino, Sambu fended
off the challenge of compatriot
Sabelo Cebekhulu, winning a
controversial split decision.
Sambu started the fight best,
flooring Cebekhulu in round two with
a left hook, but it was an even
fight midway through and when
Cebekhulu took over in the second
half and returned the favour with a
count in round seven, it looked like
the decision could go either way.
Judge Phumeza Zinakile scored it
95-93 for the challenger, but he was
overruled by judges Mike Phiri and
Gezani Hlungwane, who had it 95-93
and a much too wide 97-91 for Sambu.
Sambu improved his pro record to
7-1-1 (3). Cebekhulu falls to 7-2
(3).
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