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View subscriptionsNqothole inks with Nathan after Mexico loss
Boxing experts were surprised when Mthatha-born boxer Sikho Nqothole took a fight in Mexico in May against an unbeaten Rene Calixto when he was rated higher than his opponent. Accompanied by only his trainer Phumzile Matyhila, Nqothole returned claiming he was robbed of a clear win which not only dealt him a third professional loss but saw him surrender his 10th rating by the IBF.
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