Jun

Budler KOs Kokietgym in Round 8 retain WBA strawweight title

Hekkie Budler showed uncharacteristic punching power on Saturday, dropping Thai challenger Pigmy Kokietgym four times en route to an eighth-round knockout victory in his first defense of the WBA strawweight title at the Casino de Monte Carlo Salle Medecin in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Jun

Q&A: Hekkie Budler

by Doug Fischer

Hekkie Budler makes the first defense of his WBA strawweight title against Thai veteran Pigmy Kokietgym on Saturday in Monte Carlo. Budler spoke to RingTV.com about the fight, his signature win against Nkosinathi Joyi, his upbringing in South Africa and his goals.