{"id":161852,"date":"2025-08-22T12:53:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T18:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/melvin-jerusalem-defendera-su-titulo-mundial-ante-siyakholwa-kuse\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T12:56:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T18:56:04","slug":"melvin-jerusalem-to-defend-his-world-title-against-siyakholwa-kuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wbcboxing.com\/en\/melvin-jerusalem-to-defend-his-world-title-against-siyakholwa-kuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Melvin Jerusalem to Defend His World Title Against Siyakholwa Kuse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melvin Jerusalem to Defend His World Title Against Siyakholwa Kuse<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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WBC Strawweight World Champion Melvin \u201cEl Gringo\u201d Jerusalem is preparing for his third title defense in October.<\/span><\/p>\n

Originally, Jerusalem was set to face Mexican Daniel Valladares, but due to logistical changes, South African Siyakholwa Kuse has been confirmed as his new opponent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kuse, ranked #2 by the WBC, is a 22-year-old southpaw with a professional record of 9 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw, and 4 KOs. In his most recent fight, held in May 2025, he defeated Filipino Sammy Salva. This will be his first opportunity to fight for a world title.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jerusalem, 31, has been training in Nagoya, Japan since early August to strengthen his physical and technical preparation. With a record of 24 wins, 3 losses, and 12 KOs, the Filipino aims to maintain his world champion status and continue his path toward unifying the major world titles.<\/span><\/p>\n

The bout between Jerusalem and Kuse will take place in Manila, Philippines, on a date to be confirmed. This matchup promises to be an exciting battle, with both fighters aiming to make their mark in boxing history.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Melvin Jerusalem to Defend His World Title Against Siyakholwa Kuse   WBC Strawweight World Champion Melvin \u201cEl Gringo\u201d Jerusalem is preparing for his third title defense [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n

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