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Johannesburg – The World Boxing Association (WBA) has distanced itself from the drug allegations made against Francois Botha following his defeat against New Zealand rugby star Sonny Bill Williams.
A WBA spokesman confirmed the organization had no information on Botha's reported positive test following the fight against Williams in Brisbane, Australia.
The WBA spokesman said the Botha/Williams fight had not been recognized for the organization's international heavyweight title, due to the organisers' decision to reduce the bout from 12 to 10 rounds at late notice.
While Botha was well ahead on points on all three judges' scorecards after 10 rounds, Williams - the current New Zealand heavyweight boxing champion - appeared to be tiring visibly at that point. Botha claimed he would have achieved a knockout had the fight gone two extra rounds.
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A WBA spokesman confirmed the organization had no information on Botha's reported positive test following the fight against Williams in Brisbane, Australia.
The WBA spokesman said the Botha/Williams fight had not been recognized for the organization's international heavyweight title, due to the organisers' decision to reduce the bout from 12 to 10 rounds at late notice.
While Botha was well ahead on points on all three judges' scorecards after 10 rounds, Williams - the current New Zealand heavyweight boxing champion - appeared to be tiring visibly at that point. Botha claimed he would have achieved a knockout had the fight gone two extra rounds.
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