Boxing: Zavec Gets Shot at Welterweight World Champion Crown

Ptuj, 20 November - Slovenia's top professional boxer Dejan Zavec has been picked by reigning IBF welterweight champion Isaac Hlatshwayo of South Africa as the one to challenge him in Johannesburg on 11 December this year. Zavec labelled his first world title opportunity as an historic moment as he addressed the press in his hometown of Ptuj on Friday.

Maribor.
Slovenia's top professional boxer Dejan Zavec.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Maribor.
Slovenia's top professional boxer Dejan Zavec.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Maribor.
Slovenia's top professional boxer Dejan Zavec.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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