BOXING CANCER KNOCKS OUT CAMEROON BOXERS IN GROZNY

▪️National team head coach Alain Didier Ngatcha cites biased officiating in the defeat of his boxers against Russian opponents 

Cameroon boxers travelled to Russia with high hopes of excelling at an international tournament in Chechnya’s capital city Grozny, Russia.

They didn’t achieve their goal. Biased officiating, which has now become the cancer of boxing, denied them victories.

Their hopes of returning home with medals have therefore been dashed following controversial losses to Russian opponents, according to national team head coach Alain Didier Ngatcha.

“My boxers beat their Russian opponents but they stole all my victories. At the end the organizers recognized their injustices and asked for apology,” Ngatcha told boxersworld.co.ke from Grozny.

Went on the coach:”My boxers Oumarou Mohamed, Baguiguana Beb Georges and Wouang Marcial boxed very well against Russian opponents but the judges robbed them victory.

“As for Fotouo Totap Junior, after validating his medical examination and the official weighing, he had discomfort that did not allow him to fight. He felt unwell. He was to fight Kazakhstan boxer in the quarter-finals.”

The Grozny tournament was in memory of the first President of the Chechen Republic Akhmat Hadji Kadyrov.

JAW-DROPPING $200M AT STAKE IN CANELO, CRAWFORD BLOCKBUSTER SHOWDOWN 

▪️It’s the biggest ever payday for the two superstars and could as well be Crawford’s retirement package 

Terence “Bud” Crawford and Canelo Alvarez are set to make MILLIONS in their undisputed super-middleweight showdown on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Millions of fans worldwide are eagerly waiting to watch this blockbuster showdown which will stream for free on Netflix, making it one of the biggest events in boxing history.

The total purse is valued at around $200M — with Canelo expected to pocket about $150M (£110M), while Crawford will take home roughly $50M (£38M).

For Canelo, this ranks among his most lucrative paydays: $100M vs William Scull, $45M in his trilogy fight with Gennady Golovkin, and $40M against Caleb Plant. For Crawford, his previous career-high was $25M for beating Errol Spence Jr. in 2023 — meaning this bout doubles his biggest ever purse. Ring analysts view this mouth-watering payment as Crawford’s retirement package.

Crawford has stressed he’s chasing legacy, not money, though he has admitted he’s getting a $50M purse for fighting Canelo, despite downplaying the wild rumors about even higher figures.

Source: Boxing News and Memes

Cruiserweight Baguiguana beats Russian to move to the last eight

Three Cameroon boxers are in the quarter-finals of an international tournament which started on Tuesday, September 9, in Chechen Republic’s capital city Grozny, Russia.

Africa cruiserweight bronze medallist Baguiguana Beb Georges defeated a Russian opponent in the round of 16 to join compatriots, African Games light-heavyweight bronze medallist Fotouo Totap Junior and Oumarou Mohamed, in the quarter -finals.

Totap meets an opponent from Kazakhstan and Oumarou fights a Russian. They both received byes to the last eight.

Efforts to get names of their opponents from head coach Alain Didier Ngatcha were unsuccessful.

“Everything here is in their native Russian language even the programme I can’t read what they have printed in their language,” Ngatcha told boxersworld.co.ke from Grozny in a telephone interview.

Africa minimumweight champion, Wouang Marcial, is the other Cameroon boxer in Grozny.

The international tournament in Grozny is in memory of the first President of Chechen Republic, Akhmat Hadji Kadyrov.

ILLUNGA MAKABU RETAINS HIS WBC AFRICA BELT 

Junior Ilunga Makabu successfully defended his WBC Africa cruiserweight title with a third-round victory, overwhelming Ghana’s Dodzi Kemeh.

The fight took place at the Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa and was presented by Luyoyo Promotions.

Makabu started the bout cautiously in front of a supportive crowd. But, before the end of the first round, the former world champion landed a left hook on his opponent. In the second round, Kemeh didn’t back down, landing a few punches on Makabu. However, Junior remained composed while also connecting with the Ghanaian.

It was in the third round that Junior Makabu unleashed the full power of his left hook, landing a series of blows to Dodzi Kemeh’s head.

At the start of the fourth round, as Makabu was ready to continue the fight, Kemeh was unable to.

With pride, Makabu retained his WBC Africa belt, which he won in Kinshasa in December 2024. This victory puts Junior Makabu back on track to challenge for the world championship, a title he previously held and which is currently held by Badou Jack.

This fight was part of the celebration for the Year of Africa; earlier this year, the WBC named 2025 as the Year of Africa, and this event is expected to attract thousands of fans to the iconic Stade Des Martyrs, solidifying Kinshasa as a key hub on the professional boxing map in Africa.

Courtesy wbcboxing.com

Ghana’s super-flyweight prospect Michael Abban (11-1-0, 7 KOs) is preparing to pack a punch when he steps into the ring on September 27 at Bukom Boxing Arena, going head-to-head with undefeated Nigerian Ogunyanju Sikiru in a highly anticipated 10-round showdown for the Commonwealth Youth title.

Under the guidance of renowned trainer Ebenezer “Coach Killer” Adjei and fighting under the Landmark Boxing Promotions banner for the first time, 22-year-old Abban vows to end Sikiru’s unbeaten run—whether by dominating the distance or delivering a knockout.

A win would make him the first Ghanaian this year to claim an international title on home turf. (Graphic Online)

https://www.graphic.com.gh/sports/sports-news/abban-squares-up-to-nigerias-sikiru-for-commonwealth-youth-crown.html.

…Africa Boxing News

The Botswana Boxing Association (BOBA) has sanctioned sparring sessions on Saturday, 13 September 2025, divided into two regions:

South: Diamond Boxing Club Gym, Gaborone

North: Francistown Golf Club, Francistown

This initiative forms part of BOBA’s ongoing activities to ensure athletes remain active, engaged, and competitively ready.

#BOBA #BoxingBW #SparringSessions #BoxingFamily

Discover Sport has officially launched a new social media platform dedicated solely to sport. Its purpose is simple: to give every athlete, everywhere, a voice.

The launch took place on September 2, 2025, at the office of South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC).

From grassroots players to global competitors, Discover Sport™ is a mobile-first, free-to-use platform where athletes can share their journey, connect with fans, and access new opportunities no matter their discipline, performance level or background.

“Ambition Lives Here is more than a strapline, it’s our DNA,” says Stephen Watson, Founder of Discover Sport™.

“This is a purpose-driven platform where athletes can tell their stories, fans can connect authentically, and brands can contribute to building sustainable sporting futures.”

A Platform Built for All of Sports

For too long, many athletes and sporting disciplines have been underrepresented. Discover Sport changes this by creating a home for every discipline. From swimming to padel, rugby to gymnastics, chess to showjumping – the new platform values every story and discipline equally.

Discover Sport brings together user-generated content and professional sports media. Athletes can share authentic stories, training clips, and highlights, while federations and media partners can showcase official broadcasts and documentaries.

Coaching, mentoring, and live streaming are embedded into the platform, creating opportunities for growth, visibility, and income generation.

Built to Empower
The platform also introduces breakthrough scouting tools, enabling agents, scouts, and managers to discover and monitor athletes across all disciplines. This ensures that potential is not defined by geography, income, or media coverage. The Scouting selection enables you to track individual athletes with whistle alerts about new content posts, and the Scouting catalogue filters ‘recommendation’ white noise and streamlines all scouted athlete content into one collection.

Key features of the platform include:
• Content Harmony – user-generated and professional sports content side by side.
• Coaching & Education – enabling all athletes and pros to publish training content, vlogs, and mentorship material.
• Live Streaming – providing visibility for approved competitions overlooked by mainstream broadcasters.
• Featured & Short-form Content – short-form content (less than 2 minutes) and Featured Content appear prominently on the User Interface.
• Sporting disciplines are categorised, with continuous additions being made to the Playbook.

Publishers (athletes) benefit from sharing their stories on the platform with a significant portion of future advertising revenue flowing back to athletes, teams, events and/or sporting establishments. In instances where a publisher’s/athlete’s own sponsor(s) advertise on the content to leverage the athlete’s social audience and association, category exclusivity can be respected and the majority of funds flow back to the profile holder/athlete.

For fans, Discover Sport™ also introduces ByteBucks™ (patent pending): a first-of-its-kind loyalty and rewards system that thanks and rewards fans for engaging with content and referring friends. Rewards are already redeemable across South Africa’s four major mobile networks (Vodacom, Telkom, MTN, Cell C) and will soon expand into sports ticketing, retail, and e-commerce partners.

Tested and Proven

In its South African pilot phase, Discover Sport™ streamed global and local events including the 2025 Invictus Games, WBC World Championship Boxing, the SA Davis Cup, IBERCUP and the 2025 World Games in Chengdu.

Alongside international broadcasts, Discover Sport worked directly with young athletes to improve their storytelling and digital presence, helping them grow followers, attract brands, and connect with fans.

Partnerships have already included Tennis South Africa, 360 Padel, Pirates Rugby Club, the South African Youth Showjumping Championship, Boxing South Africa, Beaulieu College, and IBERCUP.

Global support is growing, with sports magazine shows such as FEI’s RIDE, World of Sport, World of Free Sports, The Outdoor Sports Show, Gearing Up, Inside Sailing, and World Chess already hosted on the platform.

Early Adoption

During its six-month BETA phase, Discover Sport™ recorded encouraging growth. Over 1,800 user channels were created, and nearly 3,200 videos uploaded before launch – demonstrating strong early adoption and product-market fit.
Giving Back: The Discover Sport Foundation

Aligned with its mission, Discover Sport has established the Discover Sport Foundation, dedicated to supporting grassroots initiatives and underserved athletes.

Seeded during the pilot phase, the Foundation has already:
• Supported 52 young athletes to compete internationally,
• Upgraded two sports facilities, and
• Provided kits and equipment to eight youth sports initiatives.

The Foundation’s first international partners include Air France, KLM, and Delta Airlines, with more to follow.

“Our aim is to continue ensuring that talented athletes gain exposure to international competition, strengthening and uplifting the competitive spirit of sport,” says Watson.

A Global Movement

While launching in South Africa, Discover Sport is globally accessible, welcoming athletes, federations, fans, and brands everywhere. The ByteBucks rewards system rolls out locally in South Africa first, with phased international expansion ahead.

From a gymnast in California to a footballer on gravel roads in Africa, Discover Sport ensures that every athlete’s story has the power to inspire, connect, and be discovered.

“We’re building more than a platform. We’re building a community where ambition truly has a home. Factoring in user feedback received from our pilot period, our development roadmap has many more exciting features to come to drive home our purpose, create a positive impact for sport and a legacy for all participating athletes,” says Watson.

Available Now
Discover Sport™ is live and free to access on iOS, Android, and web. Register today at www.discoversport.com or on the platform.

ABOUT DISCOVER SPORT

Founded in 2025, Discover Sport is a purpose-driven sport-tech social platform designed to give every athlete a voice, visibility, and opportunity. By combining user-generated and professional content, live streaming, scouting functions, fan engagement tools, and its patent-pending ByteBucks loyalty system, Discover Sport™ is redefining how sports communities connect and grow.

PRESS CONTACT:
Mantis Communications
Kerry Simpson
Tel: 079 438 3252
Email: kerry@mantiscomms.co.za

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