Boxing

South African Siyakhohlwa Kuse will challenge Melvin Jerusalem for the WBC mini-flyweight title in Kempton Park on Saturday.

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Eduardo Lamazón, known as ‘don Lama Lama Lamita’, has died at 70. The renowned boxing commentator and former executive secretary of the World Boxing Council left a posthumous message for family, friends, and audience. Boxing and sports journalism figures offered condolences.

Kenyan boxer Potifus Odipo, known as Majembe, defeated Ferdinand Omondi, alias Mbavu Destroyer, in the fourth round of the Vurugu bout at Kasarani Indoor Arena on April 4. President William Ruto pledged government support for boxing and awarded Ksh1 million to the winner. Majembe stands to receive a car, motorbike and other perks.

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Jimuel Pacquiao, eldest son of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, aims to prove himself in his second professional fight against Darrick Gates at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, on Friday, April 3 (Saturday, April 4 Philippine time). His family, including father Manny, mother Jinkee, partner Carolina Pimentel, and four-month-old daughter Clara, are expected ringside.

WWE has intervened to prevent its full-time superstar Logan Paul from proceeding with a planned boxing match against former NFL player Le'Veon Bell. Paul received a call from WWE officials citing injury risks, leading him to cancel the bout despite his arguments that there was no danger involved. Bell has accused Paul of faking the intervention out of fear.

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Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez interrupted his preparation for a title fight in 2018 to negotiate the release of his brother Víctor, kidnapped in Jalisco. The boxer paid a ransom after three days of tension, without reporting to authorities due to fears of police collusion. The story came to light years later in an interview.