Bongani Magasela
The Sowetan
South Africa
24 January 2008

William “Dynamite” Gare has been presented with what could be his ticket to stardom.

He will fight Mauselino Francis Masoe for the vacant World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super middleweight title at the Bloemfontein City Hall on February 23.

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Bongani Magasela
The Sowetan
South Africa
22 January 2008

Muvhuso Nedzanani is the Boxer of the Year in Africa.

The 25-year-old fighter from Tshimbupfe in Limpopo, who is affably known as “Hands of Thunder”, was unanimously voted by the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) in its yearly awards ceremony last month.

Nedzanani, whose cunning is sharpened in Gauteng by Rob McLeod, holds the WBF junior flyweight belt.

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Jack Crider
Virginia Beach VA, USA
16 January 2008

In January 26 of this year, the Venetian Hotel and Casino in the Regions of the Peoples Republic of China, Macau will play host to a historical boxing event. Macau is located near Hong Kong. This area of the world has been flirting with the idea of a big boxing show for some time. Some of the top boxing companies have been mentioned as promoters who were interested in putting together an event for the Regions of the Peoples Republic of China.
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Click the following link to view the WBF Monthly Report for January 2008. This comprehensive guide includes information on our current champions, recent results, upcoming fights and monthly ratings.

Monthly Report – January 2008

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Risum Boxing
Denmark
13 January 2008

KIILU VS. THOMAS GETS FIGHT OF THE YEAR AWARD!

When Risum Boxing’s David “Silent Danger” Kiilu (27-8-2, 14 KOs) fought former European champion Cyril Thomas for the WBF super featherweight title back in April 2007, it was a close, entertaining and very competitive fight. Both boxers had their moments, and the crowd of around 5000 spectators got their moneys worth at the Palais Des Sports I Saint Quentin, France.

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The WBF sanctioned a record number of championship contests in 2007 with nearly one hundred belts having been awarded across the globe. This would not have been possible without the exceptional talent and sportsmanship of the champions that have represented our organization or the dedication of other related industry professionals. We are proud to announce the following awards and congratulate each recipient for their outstanding contribution to the WBF and boxing throughout 2007.
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