Van Heerden Captures IBO Title Against Mabuza In South Africa
In a battle between two of South Africa’s top fighters, Chris Van Heerden emerged with the IBO welterweight crown after 12 rounds of thrilling combat with Kaizer Mabuza last night at Emperor’s Palace in Kempton Park. Former domestic light welter champ Mabuza was coming off a failed bid to win the vacant IBF 140 lb…