30-07-2025
Top African female boxers clash for WBC title in Johannesburg
South African female flyweight champion Simangele 'Smash' Hadebe, based in Johannesburg and currently rated number one in Africa by Boxrec, will face undefeated Nigerian boxer Olamiposi Kehinde Solomon.
Both fighters will compete for the World Boxing Council (WBC) African female flyweight title in Johannesburg on August 30.
Smash's last fight was in July this year, when she lost to Mexican boxer Gabriela Sanchez Bonita at the Zaragoza Olympic Stadium in Mexico, competing for the WBC Silver female flyweight title.
During that bout, Smash fought hard, breaking Sanchez's nose with a stiff jab in the first round. She won the first two rounds and cornered Sanchez, showcasing her boxing skills.
Smash's manager, Colleen McAusland, noted that Smash will be the first female to fight for the WBC Africa title on African soil.
Solomon, currently rated number two by Boxrec, last fought in December 2023. This means both fighters are ready for their upcoming clash.
