Boxing Results: Zolani Marali defeats Ali Funeka
Doghouse Boxing
Boxing Results: Zolani Marali defeats Ali Funeka
SecondsOut special to Doghouse Boxing (Dec 10, 2012)
-  
 
Boxing results, report. In a rematch Zolani Marali got his revenge when he dethroned fellow countryman Ali Funeka to win the WBF Light Welterweight title on Saturday at the Orient Theatre in East London, South Africa.

  Funeka won a controversial split decision over Marali in November 2011, and both had vowed to set the record straight in the long-awaited second go-around. It didn’t turn out to be quite as pulsating as the first encounter, but the two warriors did, again, bring the best out of each other, and gave the enthusiastic crowd another good fight.

  But this time there was no controversy, as Marali was the best man on the night and put on a magnificent performance to win a unanimous decision. Marali looked sharp and determined from the start, and boxed well from his southpaw stance, but the defending champion also had his moments and was not giving up his title without a fight.  

In the end, judges Siphiwe Mbini, Lulama Mtya and Andile Matika, all from South Africa, scored the contest 116-113, 116-113 and 116-114 in favor of new champion Marali, who surely must have found great satisfaction in evening the score with Funeka after more than a year of waiting for the opportunity.  

New WBF Light Welterweight Champion Zolani “Untouchable” Marali improved his professional ledger to 22-5 (13), while Ali “Rush Hour” Funeka drops to 31-4-3 (25). A rubber-match between these two should not be out of the question, as they will likely always put on a great show.

  The fight was promoted by Siphato Handi and his Mamali Promotions. Referee in charge was Darryl Ribbink.
More boxing news on the homepage here at DoghouseBoxing.com, or check some of the new links below..

  SecondsOut.com to Doghouse Boxing.

Also from today's Doghouse Boxing News headlines:
Watch Boxing Video Highlights - Pacquiao KO'd by JMM
Watch Boxing - Pacquiao vs Marquez Post Fight Conf
Pacquiao releases statement, Medical Center update & more
Freddie Roach Q&A: "Blame Me" for Pacquiao's KO loss
Watch Video - Pacquiao vs Marquez 4 Doesn't Disappoint
Manny Pacquiao speaks out after shock KO loss to JMM!
Boxing Photo - Pacquiao knocked out by Juan Marquez
Marquez gets his revenge, knocks out Pac John J. Raspanti
UFC Postfight Highlights Show - FUEL TV Quotes, notes &...
JMM Stops Pac in 6 Thrilling Rounds John Novoselac at ringside
Manny Pacquiao Q&A: Reveals New Strategy For Marquez
50 Cent sets Record Straight on Mayweather Twitter Feud
Punch Stats for Austin Trout win vs. Miguel Cotto
Malignaggi on Hatton vs. Shenchenko, Mayweather, Cotto ...
Mayweather posts new video for Boxing Fans - It's Big Money!
Rick Hatton & Paulie Malignaggi confront each other - Video
Boxing Shot of the Day - Funny Manny Pacquiao pic & Video
Manny Pacquiao speaks out on Ricky Hatton's return to Boxing
Hector 'Macho' Camacho Shot - TMZ Photo Exclusive Report
Roger Mayweather: "If Floyd wouldn't fight Pacquiao..."
Arum on Donaire v Mares, Oscar De La Hoya, Jorge Arce &...
Manny Pacquiao speaks on what to Watch on TV this Weekend
Pacquiao gets funny, posting a Secret Message to Fans - Shhh!
Floyd Mayweather's smile as real as it gets - See Photo
Hunter on Amir Khan update & Andre Ward v Kelly Pavlik
Oscar & Abner Mares Q&A on Nonito Donaire & Bob Arum
Boxing Expert tells the Story of how Pacquiao came to USA
Manny Pacquiao meets with the Police
Alex Ariza Interview: On Pacquiao - Roach Rumor
Floyd posts crazy new video - "I'm the M@therF#kin CEO"

Follow our news wire on twitter and stay up to date...
Doghouse Boxing's news wire

Visit the IMPROVED Doghouse Boxing Forums (Login with your Facebook or Twitter account - Now Mobile, Ipad, Blackberry, Android & YouTube Friendly) DogPound



NEW: Follow Doghouse Boxing on FaceBook!

For more Boxing News 24/7 and so much more... 
visit our homepage now!


© Copyright / All Rights reserved: Doghouse Boxing Inc. 1998-2012