Elliot Worsell
INSPIRED: Toledo takes the fight to Botile, the huge betting favourite
Photo: ACTION IMAGES/ RICHARD HEATHCOE
ON April 6, 2001, Mbulelo Botile knew he would defend his IBF featherweight title against a New Jersey southpaw named Toledo but didn’t know which one. There was Frankie, the older Toledo, and there was David, the younger Toledo. Both were in line for a shot and both were aware Botile, the champion from South Africa, could grant only one wish at the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas.