Thomas Oosthuizen Over Weight Loses Title

Thomas Oosthuizen tipped the scales a full pound above the light heavyweight limit ahead of his fight this Saturday against Robert Berridge. However the event is still on and the bout will move forward. Not without some penalty , Oosthuizen will see a 30% pay cut, as well as a losing the main event status for the event. Berridge has the option of pulling out of the fight is he wants.

The ned main event is Mateusz Masternak vs Johnny Muller in a 10-round cruiserweight bout, co-featuring lightweight Xolisani Ndongeni vs. Mzonke Fana

Oosthuizen is known for reckless behavior and lack of disciplined training. Also there is talk of a lot of personal issues for Oosthuizen. He recently signed an advisory deal with Al Haymon's Premier Boxing Champions and was hoping to land a fight with Adonis Stevenson

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