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Nkosinathi Joyi will fight Rey Lorito in Monte Carlo in February for the vacant IBO junior flyweight title.
The IBO has sanctioned the South African’s fight against the Filipino as a title bout.
Golden Gloves promoter Rodney Berman, who will present the tournament, said an offer for Joyi to challenge IBF junior flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero had been rejected.
Casimero had to make a mandatory defence of his title by December 16 and for Joyi to prepare for such an important fight at such short notice would not have been feasible.
Joyi was rated the best SA boxer, pound-for-pound, when he held the IBF strawweight title. Now he has an opportunity to fight his way back to prominence.
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The IBO has sanctioned the South African’s fight against the Filipino as a title bout.
Golden Gloves promoter Rodney Berman, who will present the tournament, said an offer for Joyi to challenge IBF junior flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero had been rejected.
Casimero had to make a mandatory defence of his title by December 16 and for Joyi to prepare for such an important fight at such short notice would not have been feasible.
Joyi was rated the best SA boxer, pound-for-pound, when he held the IBF strawweight title. Now he has an opportunity to fight his way back to prominence.
[Click Here To Read More]
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