| |
|
Oliva Loses By Split Decision to Mthalane, But Showed Class and Skills
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 16 Mar 2014
In a close battle, veteran South African Moruti Mthalane scored a split decision over Jether Oliva of the Philippines to capture the IBO Flyweight World Title yesterday (March 15) in Durban, South Africa.
The South African ended the war with a swollen left eye, result of Oliva's sharp right hooks. No knockdowns were produced.
Mthalane's experience earned him the day. But what a great effort from the younger Jether Oliva, who showed class and skills to compete at a higher level.
Good work Jether Oliva and team headed by manager Jim Claude Manangquil!
Have a good flight home!
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Carlos Costa.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Japanese Rule of Lower Weights Under Challenge; Head-Scratching Latest WBC World Rankings
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 06 Aug 2025UNDERCARD ADDITIONS ANNOUNCED FOR ALLEN v MAKHMUDOV AS HEARN EXPECTS TICKETS TO FLY FOR OCTOBER 11 IN SHEFFIELD
, Wed, 06 Aug 2025Yoenis Tellez to Defend WBA Interim Title Against Abass Baraou in High-Stakes Showdown on DAZN
, Wed, 06 Aug 2025CB Promotions To Debut This Fall
, Wed, 06 Aug 20252 Division World Champion, Current WBO, The Ring Super Lightweight Champion Teofimo Lopez Confirmed for Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Mexican Independence Day Weekend, Saturday September 13,
, Wed, 06 Aug 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 11 - ALI GETS BACK HIS BOXING LICENSE, WINS OVER QUARRY, BONAVENA AND ELLIS
By Maloney L. Samaco, , Tue, 05 Aug 2025THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 4 AUGUST 2025: Canizales Stops Pradabsri in Caracas; Duarte Outpoints Sims; Prograis Edges Diaz; Ancajas Wins in US Return
By Eric Armit, , Tue, 05 Aug 2025Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: Unforgettable Moments with the Champions
By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Tue, 05 Aug 2025IT’S A “HOMECOMING” FOR FIVE-TIME WORLD TITLE CHALLENGER MARICELA CORNEJO FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 AT LEGENDS CASINO
, Tue, 05 Aug 2025HERNANDEZ STOPS GARNETT IN TENTH ROUND IN MAIN EVENT OF CHRISTY MARTIN PROMOTIONS’ “MAYHEM IN MUSIC CITY 2”
, Tue, 05 Aug 2025YOELVIS GOMEZ READY TO SHINE IN RETURN BOUT AGAINST EDWINE HUMAINE JUNIOR
, Tue, 05 Aug 2025Team USA’s Youth High Performance Team made a major statement in Germany
, Tue, 05 Aug 2025Adam wins 2nd BBG 300 Ultra Marathon
By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 05 Aug 2025Legendary boxing trainer John Brown honored by Kansas City Royals
, Tue, 05 Aug 2025All or nothing for Jerwin
By Joaquin Henson, , Mon, 04 Aug 2025Triumphant Return: Jerwin Ancajas Defeats Casero in Los Angeles, Good Job!
By Carlos Costa, , Mon, 04 Aug 2025IM Concio Sweeps Kamatyas Open
By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 04 Aug 2025OSCAR "LA MIGRAÑA" DUARTE STUNS HOMETOWN FAVORITE KENNETH “BOSSMAN” SIMS JR. WITH MAJORITY DECISION VICTORY
, Sun, 03 Aug 2025JERWIN ANCAJAS DEFEATS RUBEN CASERO IN CALIFORNIA
By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 03 Aug 2025The Bout Outside The Ring: Boxing and the Filipino Struggle for Legitimacy
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Sun, 03 Aug 2025Filipino FIDE Master Roel Abelgas finishes second in Hongkong rapid chess
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 03 Aug 2025Cañizales defeats Pradabsri and wins WBC title in Venezuela
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025PH's Nouri snags blitz gold in Asian Amateur Chess Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: The Boxer
By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Sat, 02 Aug 2025Duarte vs. Sims Jr. Title Eliminator Official: All Fighters Make Weight in Chicago
, Sat, 02 Aug 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
