Marali wins vacant IBO belt!
Zolani Marali won the vacant IBO junior lightweight belt when he outpointed Gamaliel Diaz of Mexico over 12 rounds in a one-sided encounter at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, on Thursday night.
HE's proud and happy to join a stellar list of Filipino boxers headed by no less than legendary Manny Pacquiao who will be feted in the 11th Gabriel ``Flash'' Elorde Boxing Awards-Banquet of Champions slated March 25, but Drian ''Golden Fists'' Francisco has one wish in his mind -- fight reigning WBA titleholder Hugo Cazares this summer.