A day like today, Thulane Malinga conquered super middleweight world title

March 2nd
1996
South African, Thulane “Sugar Boy” Malinga, conquered the super middleweight title defeating England’s Nigel Benn by split decision, in a bout that took place at the Telewest Arena in Newcastle, England. The Referee was Richard Steele, and the Judges were Chuck Williams, Chuck Giampa and Omar Mintun.