Boxer tries to fight non-existent opponent

A disturbing scene played out in a boxing ring in Durban, South Africa. Previously unbeaten fighter Simiso Buthelezi (4-1) took on Siphesihle Mntungwa (7-1-2) for the WBF African Lightweight title. In the bout’s final round, an exchange between the pugilists ended Mntungwa failing through the ropes. After the fight was resumed, Buthelezi began throwing punches- but not at his opponent. In a strange and unnerving turn of events, Buthelezi turned from Mntungwa and tried to fight an adversary who was not there, as he unleashed several punches that only found…

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