Tanzania, May 14 -- Dar es Salaam. The World Boxing Council (WBC) has stripped Tanzanian professional boxer Fadhili Majiha of his title after failing to defend it since winning the crown in 2023.

The decision was confirmed by WBC vice president Houcine Houichi, who said the council had exhausted all efforts to engage the boxer's management before taking action.

He explained that WBC repeatedly communicated with Majiha's camp over mandatory defence obligations, but the efforts did not yield results.

Houichi, who also serves as president of the African Boxing Union (ABU), said Majiha continued to take part in non-title fights instead of arranging a required defence, leaving the council with no option but to strip him of the belt.

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