Filipino boxer Dave Apolinario claimed the International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight world title in East London, South Africa on 29 July 2022 by defeating South African Gideon Buthelezi. Below are links to online articles on this feat.

https://www.rappler.com/sports/boxing/results-dave-apolinario-gideon-buthelezi-july-30-2022/

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/boxing/839916/pinoy-boxer-dave-apolinario-knocks-out-buthelezi-to-claim-ibo-title/story/

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