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Urban War! Weights From Johannesburg, South Africa

November 18, 2011

The big ”Urban War” bill in Johannesburg, South Africa Saturday is getting close, and the weigh-in today revealed some in-shape and focused fighters ready for the six World Boxing Federation title fights on the card.

Monte Casino

Johannesburg, South Africa

Promoter:
Showpony Promotions / Damian Michael.

Sanctioned by:
Boxing South Africa
& the World Boxing Federation.

Vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Heavyweight Title:

Francois Botha, South Africa (48-5-3, 29 KOs): 115 Kg / 253,6 Lbs.
Michael Grant , USA (47-4, 35 KOs): 114 Kg / 251,3 Lbs.

Vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Cruiserweight Title:

Ilunga Makabu, South Africa/D.R.C. (9-1, 9 KOs): 88,1 Kg / 194,2 Lbs.
Pedro Otas, Brazil (23-1, 19 KOs): 89,58 Kg / 197,5 Lbs.

Vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Light Welterweight Title:

Ali Funeka, South Africa (30-3-3, 25 KOs): 62,96 Kg / 138,8 Lbs.
Zolani Marali, South Africa (21-4, 13 KOs): 63,0 Kg / 138,9 Lbs.

Vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Super Featherweight Title:

Malcolm Klassen, South Africa (24-5-2, 15 KOs): 58,34 Kg / 128,6 Lbs.
Daniel Lomeli, Mexico (21-2, 11 KOs): 58,8 Kg / 129,6 Lbs.

World Boxing Federation (WBF) Bantamweight Title:

Lubabalo Msuthu, South Africa (12-2-1, 10 KOs): 53,5 Kg / 117,97 Lbs.
Dennis Tubieron, Philippines (12-0-1, 4 KOs): Weighs in later.

Vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) All-African Welterweight Title:

Gerald Nekhubvi, South Africa (5-0-1, 1 KO): 66,68 Kg / 147 Lbs.
Mthobisi Buthelezi, South Africa (10-1, 6 KOs): 65,9 Kg / 145,3 Lbs.

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