Introduction of WBC Africa belt
The African Boxing Union has announced the creation of their brand new championship belt called “WBC AFRICA”.
This will be fought for by only ABU Champions and African Boxers who are rated in the Top 40 WBC Rankings.
The ABU commented on the title release, "The most important thing about this belt is to get our own Champions pushed for Bigger WBC Title Championships without going through so many hurdles."
ABU Champions
Heavyweight: Chris Thompson
Cruiserweight: Tony Salam
Light-heavyweight: Godday Appah
Super-middleweight: Vacant
Middleweight: David Tshama
Super-Welterweight: Roarke Knapp
Welterweight: Vacant
Super-lightweight: Xolisani Ndongeni
Lightweight: Oto Joseph
Super-featherweight: Sibusiso Zingange
Featherweight: Rilwan Lawal
Super-bantamweight: Tony Rashid
Bantamweight: Prince Patel
Super-flyweight: Landi Ngxeke
Flyweight: Jackson Chauke
Minimumweight: Ayanda Ndulani