Siyakholwa Kuse

Siyakholwa Kuse (born 13 July 2003) is a South African professional boxer. He has held the World Boxing Council (WBC) mini-flyweight title since May 2026.

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 Anniversary

Kuse fought WBC mini-flyweight 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 Jerusalem 2 A rematch between Kuse and Jerusalem took place at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, South Africa, on 16 May 2026. Kuse won by unanimous decision to claim the WBC mini-flyweight title.

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