Marin Challenges Buthelezi For IBO Super Fly Title December 16th In South Africa!

Undefeated Bethesda, MD super flyweight Alexandru "Spartan" Marin will face his biggest challenge to date when he takes on International Boxing Organization Super Flyweight champion Gideon Buthelezi of Boipatong, Gauteng, South Africa on Monday, December 16th in South Africa.

Marin (18-0, 11 KO's) is the reigning IBO Inter-Continental Super Flyweight champion and is the mandatory challenger for Buthelezi (22-5, five KO's).  Marin, a native of Iasi, Romania, is also ranked third by the IBF and fourth by the WBO.  Marin successfully defended his title with a 10-round unanimous decision win over Luis Concepcion on May 11th in Fairfax, VA.  Marin will have a legendary addition to his corner as International Boxing Hall Of Fame boxer and trainer Buddy McGirt will join longtime trainer Bruce Babashan and cutman James Hogan in the corner.

Buthelezi is on his second reign as IBO champion and has held the belt since December of 2015. This will be the sixth defense of his title.  Last time out, Buthelezi made short work of Adrian Jimenez, knocking him out in the first round on July 27th in East London, South Africa.