TGB Wins Bid for Khegai vs. Dlamini Fight

On Tuesday, April 30th, a purse bid was held for the featherweight bout (up to 57.1 kg) between Ukrainian Arnold Khegai (21-1-1, 13 KOs) and South African Lerato Dlamini (20-2, 11 KOs).

Top Rank represents the Ukrainian, with whom Khegai recently signed a contract, while TGB represents Dlamini. Top Rank offered a bid of $65,000, while TGB offered $71,000 and won.

Dlamini will receive 75% of the purse ($53,250), while Arnold will receive 25% ($17,750). The winner of the fight will gain the status of mandatory challenger for the IBF title, currently held by Mexican Luis Alberto Lopez (30-2, 17 KOs).

TGB has 90 days to organize the fight and two weeks to send the signed contracts to the IBF.