CLASH OF THE CONTENDERS: A NEW KING ARISES

By: Sifundo L Zwane Twitter: @Mrzwane_sifundo Email: Sifundo.work@gmail.com A historic fight between South African-born fighter Dricus Du Plessis and Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya took place on Sunday, August 18, in Perth, Australia. Dricus secured victory after Adesanya tapped out, ending the match. Earlier in January, Dricus had sparked controversy by claiming to be the first to "take the belts" to Africa after defeating American Sean Strickland for the middleweight title. His assertion as the first African champion did not sit well with former Nigerian titleholders Kamaru Usman, Cameroonian Francis Ngannou, and Nigeria's own Adesanya. PICTURE of Dricus Du Plessis By X “He is tough and stubborn, that’s what it is. I tried to kick his body then told him to get up the referee told him to get up too, but he just laid down there and took a breath. I told myself that he was done but I was wrong.” Adesanya said on his YouTube channel.”: Link of Adesanya reacting to ...