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South African rivals Mzolisi
Yoyo and Luyanda Jako are set to
rematch each other for the
vacant World Boxing Federation
Intercontinental Light
Welterweight title on Sunday
June 16 at the Orient Theatre in
East London, Eastern Cape, in
what will be the biggest night
of their careers.
They first met in 2008 with Yoyo
winning by fifth round technical
knockout, and Jako has since
that night been longing for a
chance to redeem himself.
Reigning South African Champion
Yoyo, 20-4 (15), must be
considered the favorite, but
word out of Gauteng is that Jako,
9-6-1 (4), is travelling to East
London in better shape, and more
motivated, than ever.
A professional since 1995, Yoyo
lost two national
title-challenges before finally
coming out on top in his third
attempt when he dethroned then
champion Sikhulule Sidzumo by
split decision in 2011.
The strong puncher from the
Mdantsane Township, situated
between East London and King
Williams Town, has since made
four successful defenses, all by
stoppage, and is now ready to
take the next step in his
career.
Southpaw Jako made his switch to
the paid ranks in August 2006,
and already seven months later
he won the vacant Gauten
Provincial Lightweight title
with a unanimous decision over
fellow prospect Nicholas
Modibeng.
Losing his title the following
year, Jako tried to rebound with
the fight against Yoyo but it
wasn’t his night. Since then he
has had mixed results, but he
will now finally get the
opportunity for revenge he has
hoped for in five years.
The Mzolisi Yoyo vs. Luyanda
Jako WBF Intercontinental Light
Welterweight title fight is the
main event of a show promoted by
Xaba Promotions, headed by
Ayanda Matiti. Also on the bill
will be two more title bouts
featuring local boxers.
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