Phikelelani Khumalo made history on Sunday, 16 March 2025 when he became the first former professional footballer to be crowned, South African champion when he beat reigning champ, John Bopape at Escort Town Hall, KwaZulu Natal in a tournament headlined by Starline Boxing Promotion. Boxing SA Media took time to talk to the Middleweight reigning champion, as he revealed his plans to defend his title and his goal in boxing.


