The World Boxing Federation is
delighted with the on-going
contribution of its former world
heavyweight champion Francois
‘White Buffalo’ Botha, because
while Botha is in training and
will be ready for a major fight
in October, he has taken out a
license as a promoter in order
to ensure development within
South Africa’s boxing
community.
Botha, who was leading on points
when stopped in the eighth round
by Evander Holyfield earlier
this year, has vowed to win back
his WBFed heavyweight title.
Fighters in Botha’s sight before
a rematch with the 'Real Deal'
include David Tua, Shannon
Briggs and Hasim Rahman.
A tremendously talented
fighter, Botha, who in his
career has not always dedicated
himself fully, announced that he
will be as fit as he has ever
been as he continues his quest
to regain the title.
At the same time, Botha wants to
give back to boxing and without
sponsors or television will be
promoting his first show in Cape
Town on Aug. 1. That show will
include a WBFed All Africa
cruiserweight
championship between Alex Mbaya
from the Congo, 11-2 (9),
and Roland Francis, 24-11
(13). Boxing SA, as well as the
WBFed are delighted to be
gaining a new promoter with such
a high profile. Howard Goldberg,
president of the WBFed and
himself based in Cape
Town, said:
"It's always entertaining when
Francois is involved, be it as a
fighter or now as a promoter. I
have no doubt the fans will
support such a charismatic
personality." |
