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Siyakholwa Kuse

Siyakholwa Kuse (born 13 July 2003) is a South African professional boxer. He has held the World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Mini-flyweight title holder since December 2024.

Amateur career

Commonwealth Youth Games

2017

  • 1st round bye
  • Defeated Tiholohelo Mokhesi (Lesotho) RSC (1/3 x 2)
  • Lost to Sachin Siwach Singh (India) UD (3/3 x 2) (claim bronze medal)

Professional career

Kuse vs Salva

Kuse's set to face a non-title 10-rounder against Samuel Salva from the Philippines on the Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa on May 31, 2025 Despite absorbing a round 1 knocked down Kuse was able to win against Salva via Unanimous decision.

First title challenge

Kuse vs Jerusalem

Thrilla in Manila: 50th Anniversay

Kuse fought WBC minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem on 29 October 2025, in an MP Promotions event billed "Thrilla in Manila: 50th anniversary" at Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. It is meant as the 50th anniversary commemoration of the original Thrilla in Manila 1975 fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Kuse lost by unanimous decision.

Kuse vs Canoy

Kuse is scheduled to face Joey Canoy in an eliminator for a shot at the WBC minimumweight title at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, South Africa, on 28 March 2026.

Professional boxing record

Titles in boxing

  • WBC Silver Mini-flyweight title
  • Boxing South Africa South African Minimumweight title
  • African Boxing Union African Minimumweight title

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