Bell reinvents herself in new division under old mentor
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“Gqeberha female boxer Nozipho Bell has decided to finally throw in the towel and jump up two divisions to campaign in the junior welterweight division.”
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“Bell surrendered the title to Berniece Ferreira in a bout mired in a doping controversy in Pretoria in November.”
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“The tournament will mark the first time a boxing event is held at the world-acclaimed venue.”
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“The tournament was initially scheduled to be held in the Nangoza Jebe Hall next Sunday.”
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“Zantsi was persuaded to move the event to the venue as it attracted more financial partners.”
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“SABCTV is likely to televise the event.”
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“Bell weighed as a junior welterweight in her eighth-round stoppage win over Abongile Lubambo in March 2025.”
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“Bell was a welterweight in her third-round corner retirement against Albina Moldazhanova in Russia in August.”
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“Witbooi stated Bell could not make the junior lightweight any more.”
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“Bell has lost twice in world title challenges, losing a WBO title shot to Ewa Brodnicka and an IBO duel to Terri Harper.”
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“Bell's victory over Homakoma will likely net her another shot at the title.”
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“Bell has five losses in 21 bouts.”
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“Bell is 36 years old.”
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