Siyakholwa Kuse
Siyakholwa Kuse is the current WBC minimumweight world champion. Kuse has held the title since 2026. Kuse first became a world champion aged 22 after winning the WBC minimumweight world title by beating Melvin Jerusalem.
- World title bouts
- 2
- Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
- 1–1
- World titles held
- 1
- Longest world title reign (WBC minimumweight, 2026–present)
- 5 months
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WonLostDrawn or no contest
Timeline of world title events
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2026
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Siyakholwa Kuse beats Melvin Jerusalem via unanimous decision 12/12
Minimumweight · WBC
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2025
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The Ring magazine rates Siyakholwa Kuse No. 4 at minimumweight in its annual ratings
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Melvin Jerusalem beats Siyakholwa Kuse via unanimous decision 12/12
Minimumweight · WBC
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2024
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The Ring magazine rates Siyakholwa Kuse No. 9 at minimumweight in its annual ratings