Khaya Mlata Defends His WBC Super Bantamweight Youth Title in South Africa

This Saturday, October 25, 2025, the city of Cape Town, South Africa, will witness a new defense of the World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth belt in the super bantamweight division.

Local champion Khaya Mlata will step into the ring to put his title on the line against the Congolese challenger Ardy Katompa, in a clash that promises intensity and high technical quality.

Mlata, one of the young prospects of South African boxing, has demonstrated speed, precision, and maturity despite his young age, solidifying his position as a rising star within the WBC’s youth program.

Katompa, for his part, arrives motivated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, determined to seize this opportunity to conquer his first international belt and make his way into the African professional boxing scene.

The WBC Youth Championship represents an important step in the careers of new talents, offering experience and visibility to boxers under 24 who aspire to climb the ranks toward regional and world titles.

With the backing of the World Boxing Council, the event in Cape Town reaffirms the organization’s commitment to the development of the future stars of boxing.