Nomadhitini Ndyambo
improved her record to 4-1 with
a grueling victory over tough as
teak Kholoso Ndabayani over ten
harrowing rounds on Sunday,
November 25, at the Mdantsane
Indoor Centre in East London
South Africa, and won the World
Boxing Federation Women’s
Intercontinental Light
Welterweight title.
Referee Siya Vabaza had a good
night, but missed a certain
knockdown scored by Ndabayani
which would have made a close
fight that much closer. Ndyambo
boxed brilliantly uses a sharp
left jab to good effect, while
the smaller Ndabayani remained
dangerous with right hooks
throughout the fight.
Judge Alan Matikane had it
96-95, while judge Lulama Mtya
had it 98-92, and Siphiwe Mbini
scored 98-94.
Koko Godlo, the head of KK
promotions was delighted with
the event and is going to allow
Ndyambo to defend in February,
while also giving Ndabayani a
WBF intercontinental title shot
at lightweight or even junior
lightweight where she will be
stronger. Ndabayani's record
dropped to 3-2.
Also at the event, WBF World
junior welter champion Ali
Funeka, scheduled to fight
Zolani Marali in two weeks, was
presented his plaque for fight
of the year with Marali last
year. |
