Well-known local boxer Tshifhiwa "Spider" Munyai said that he wanted a rematch after he was defeated by Lusanda Komanisi in a South African Lightweight Division clash, held two weeks ago at Emperor's Palace.
Munyai, who lost the fight with a split decision, complained that he had been cheated, "especially by the referee's actions", and now he wants a rematch as soon as possible.
The judges gave Komanisi a 114-113, 115-112, 117-110, and 115-112 victory. "The judges in a way stole that fight from me," said Munyai, who would have kept his crown in a draw without the 12th-round deduction. "Everywhere I go, people say I got robbed. I really think I was judged unfairly. The judges could have declared it a draw. All I want is a fair fight; I think I deserve it. The WBA and the IBF should order a rematch."
Munyai said that, if boxing BSA agreed to a rematch, sparks would fly. "I will live up to the expectations. I've got to set the record straight once and for all, because some people say I won the fight."