Nqothole vows to beat Edwards to be in line for IBF world title

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“Jackson “M3″ Chauke won the IBO flyweight world title at York Hall, England, in January 2024.”

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Multiple independent sources, including SuperSport and Getty Images (via web search), confirm Jackson Chauke won the vacant IBO flyweight title at York Hall in London. Wikipedia also identifies him as a former IBO flyweight champion.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Quaise Khademi (born 3 September 1994), better known as Kaisy Khademi, is an Afghanistan-born British professional boxer. He challenged for the IBO flyweight title in 2024. Khademi held the WBO Europe…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jackson Van Tonder Chauke (born 29 May 1985) is a South African professional boxer who is a former WBC International and IBO flyweight champion. As an amateur he won silver medals at the 2006 Commonwe…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jackson Van Tonder Chauke (born 29 May 1985) is a South African professional boxer who is a former WBC International and IBO flyweight champion. As an amateur he won silver medals at the 2006 Commonwe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Chauke

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“Rated No 5 by the IBF, Nqothole will take on sixth-rated Charlie Edwards in their official IBF junior bantamweight title eliminator on May 29.”

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Web search results from Wikipedia (2026 in Misfits Boxing), DAZN, and Tapology all confirm the scheduled IBF super flyweight title eliminator between Charlie Edwards and Sikho Nqothole on May 29, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 2026 in Misfits Boxing and MF Pro is the fifth year in the history of Misfits Boxing and first year in the history for MF Pro, two boxing promotions founded by English YouTuber KSI and run by Mams Tay…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Misfits Boxing (MFB) or simply Misfits, is a sports promotion company based in London, England. The promotion was founded in 2022 by English internet personality KSI alongside Mams Taylor, Kalle Sauer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misfits_Boxing

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web search NEUTRAL — Charlie Edwards vs. Sikho Nqothole, billed as Brawl Hall, is an upcoming super flyweight professional boxing match contested between Charlie Edwards and Sikho Nqothole as the IBF World super flyweight…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_Misfits_Boxing_and_MF_…

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“The winner will occupy the vacant No 1 spot and be in line to challenge IBF world champ Willibaldo Garcia “Buscara” Perez of Mexico.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results for a band named 'Winner' and betting sites. No evidence was found regarding the IBF ranking outcome or Willibaldo Garcia Perez's involvement in this specific context.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 2026 in Misfits Boxing and MF Pro is the fifth year in the history of Misfits Boxing and first year in the history for MF Pro, two boxing promotions founded by English YouTuber KSI and run by Mams Tay…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_Misfits_Boxing_and_MF_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Misfits Boxing (MFB) or simply Misfits, is a sports promotion company based in London, England. The promotion was founded in 2022 by English internet personality KSI alongside Mams Taylor, Kalle Sauer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misfits_Boxing

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“This is a career-advancing match for 31-year-old Nqothole from Mthatha, who has been a committed professional since 2017.”

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Web search results specifically mentioning Nqothole's fight in Mexico confirm he is from Mthatha and has boxed professionally since 2017. One source explicitly mentions he is 30 (which aligns with being 31 depending on the exact date of the article).

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web search NEUTRAL — Who We Are? At Sikho, we equip learners with essential English Communication skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Our mission is to deliver practical, industry-relevant education that helps i…
https://sikho.online/

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“Edwards is the older brother of Sunny “Showtime” Edwards, who dethroned Moruti “Baby Face” Mthalane as the IBF flyweight world champ at the same venue in April 2021.”

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Wikipedia and BoxRec confirm Sunny Edwards is the younger brother of Charlie Edwards and that Sunny defeated Moruti Mthalane for the IBF flyweight title in April 2021.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Julio Cesar Martínez Aguilar (born 27 January 1995) is a Mexican professional boxer who held the World Boxing Council (WBC) flyweight title from 2019 to 2024.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Moruti Mthalane (born 6 October 1982) is a South African former professional boxer. He is a two-time IBF flyweight champion, having held the title between 2009 and 2021. He also held the IBO flyweight…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moruti_Mthalane

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sunny Edwards (born 1 January 1996) is a British former professional boxer who held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight title from 2021 to 2023. He is the younger brother of former fly…
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“The fight next week will be Nqothole’s second outside of SA.”

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While the fight's existence is corroborated, the specific detail that this is his 'second fight outside of SA' is only supported by the context of the news report provided in the web search results; other sources do not explicitly list his total number of international fights.

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web search NEUTRAL — Charlie Edwards vs. Sikho Nqothole, billed as Brawl Hall, is an upcoming super flyweight professional boxing match contested between Charlie Edwards and Sikho Nqothole as the IBF World super flyweight…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_Misfits_Boxing_and_MF_…

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web search NEUTRAL — Edwards vs. Nqothole at Edwards vs. Nqothole on Tapology. View Edwards vs. Nqothole fight video, highlights, news, Twitter updates, and fight results.Pro/Am: Professional. Weight: 115 lbs (52.2 kg). S…
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/1123335-edwards-v…

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web search NEUTRAL — Though Nqothole would have fought at home against Malajika, he will need to travel abroad for his clash with Edwards as the Englishman is handled by Nisse and Kalle Sauerland’s MisFits Pro Promotion, …
https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-03-09-nqo…

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“He lost to Rene “El Indio” Calixto in Mexico in May 2024.”

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Multiple sources (Tapology and boxing news reports) confirm Sikho Nqothole lost a points decision to Rene Calixto in Mexico on May 25, 2024.

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web search NEUTRAL — Calixto vs. Nqothole took place Saturday, May 25, 2024 with 1 fights at Auditorio Municipal in Jiquipilco, State of Mexico. View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news.
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/114512-calixto-v…

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web search NEUTRAL — 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.
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/sport/boxing-mecca/2024-07-2…

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web search NEUTRAL — Nqothole last fought on May 25 when he dropped a points decision to Rene Calixto Bibiano over 10 rounds in Mexico. Nqothole, 30, from Mthatha has boxed professionally since 2017 and is rated 17th by t…
https://www.makhado.gov.za/sstaff/pages/sites/makhado/docume…

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“Nqothole... has chalked up 19 knockouts in 21 wins against three losses and has held the IBO All-Africa and WBO global belts.”

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The evidence provided for this claim is irrelevant, returning results for English communication schools and learning apps named 'Sikho' rather than the boxer's record and titles.

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web search NEUTRAL — Who We Are? At Sikho, we equip learners with essential English Communication skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Our mission is to deliver practical, industry-relevant education that helps i…
https://sikho.online/

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web search NEUTRAL — May 10, 2026 · Download Shikho Latest Version 5.6.4 APK for Android from APKPure. Mobile Learning App for Bangladeshi SSC, HSC, University Exams & Skills!
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“Edwards, the 33-year-old former WBC flyweight holder from London, has 20 victories from 23 fights and has registered seven knockouts.”

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“Their match will form part of a tournament that will be streamed live internationally by DAZN.”

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