# Boxing: South Africa’s Kevin Lerena has retained his World Boxing Council Bridgerweight title by beating Ukraine’s Serhiy Radchenko in the third of 12 rounds at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria. This is the first time a WBC world title has been defended on South African soil. The bridgerweight class is between the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions to accommodate small heavyweight boxers. Lerena says he is delighted at the win and making history on home soil:
Boxing: SA’s Kevin Lerena successfully defends WBC Bridgerweight title on home soil [SOUND]
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