Former multiple champion Tommy Oosthuizen continues on the comeback trail when he meets the Ugandan Musa “Hitman” Ntege for the vacant African Boxing Union cruiserweight title at the Carousel Casino in Hammanskraal north of Pretoria on Sunday afternoon.
Oosthuizen (31-3-2; 18), who fights from the southpaw stance, has had an outstanding career winning multiple titles, including the IBO super middleweight and light heavyweight titles, since making his pro debut in February 2008.
The 34-year-old will be having his fourth fight since falling foul of the law and has scored wins over Youssouf Masango Mwanza (pts 8), Limbano Lano (tko 6) and Godfrey Paulo Kamala (ko 4).
Ntege (8-2; 6), who fights from the orthodox stance, has been fighting as a pro since June 2015.
The two losses on the 29-year-old's record came against Bernard Adie (tko 3) and Dig Vijah Singh.
The odds favour Oosthuizen who is vastly more experienced than Ntege who has fought nobody of consequence.
On the undercard in an eight rounder Henrique “Spartacus” Lando 7-4; 7 from Angola meets Congolese Faraday Mukandila 7-3-1; 4.
The tournament is presented by Jamie Hebler of 5th Elements Boxing Promotions.
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