Men’s boxing: Lesotho to compete in IBA President’s Cup
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Sunday Express
Lesotho will send a men’s team to the first International Boxing Association President’s Cup, to be held in Istanbul from 27 November to 4 December. The competition will bring together boxers in 12 categories and offer total prize money of $3 million, according to the Sunday Express and the Lesotho boxing federation.
Lesotho will compete in the inaugural IBA President’s Cup in Istanbul from 27 November to 4 December, Taole Letšasa, public relations officer of the Lesotho Boxing Association (LeBA), confirmed on Friday, according to the Sunday Express. The federation has already submitted a proposed squad to the technical team.
The tournament will bring together amateur and professional boxers in 12 men’s categories, from 48-50 kg to 100 kg, with total prize money of $3 million. The winner of each category will receive $100,000, the runner-up $50,000 and the bronze medallist $25,000, while a victory will earn $1,000 from the first round, according to the IBA as cited by the Sunday Express.
Lesotho’s proposed squad is led by Pooana Khoahli, a 2026 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist competing at 65 kg. Mathealira Seholoholo, Tanki Nkune, Toka Litabe and Lerotholi Leshoboro are also included in the group under consideration. Limpho Leqele and Hopolang Mabele have been selected as head coaches, according to the Sunday Express.
