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Francois " Frans" Botha (born 28 September 1968) is a South African former professional boxer and . He competed in boxing from 1990 to 2014, and is perhaps best known for winning the IBF title against in 1995, but was later stripped after failing a drug test. He later challenged twice for world heavyweight titles in 2000 and 2002. Botha has competed against former Heavyweight Champions , , and Evander Holyfield late in their respective careers. Botha competed once in mixed martial arts in 2004.


Boxing career

Early career
Botha had a victory in 1995 against Germany's to win the IBF Championship, but later tested positive for the steroid he and his camp claimed to be prescribed by a doctor for an arm injury. The result of the fight was then changed to a "No Contest" and the IBF do not recognize Botha as former champion

In 1996, "The White Buffalo" bounced back with a courageous effort with for the IBF crown on the undercard of Mike Tyson's first contest with Evander Holyfield. Moorer suffered a TKO in the twelfth round. This led to a fight with Mike Tyson on 16 January 1999, followed by , and heavyweight title showdowns with and Wladimir Klitschko. Botha came up on the short end via knockout in both of those encounters for the heavyweight title.

Four months after the Klitschko fight, Botha fought contender , and knocked him down twice, but was denied a victory and received a majority draw with two judges scoring it 94–94 and one judge scoring it 95–93 in favor of Botha. This was in Etienne's hometown.


Comeback
In July 2007, Botha returned to boxing with a unanimous decision victory over in a fight held in South Africa. Botha dominated the fight with two judges holding Botha won all twelve rounds and one judge ruling he won ten of twelve. The bout was for the interim WBF World Heavyweight title.

On 6 February 2009, Botha beat by unanimous decision for the vacant WBF heavyweight title in South Africa. He successfully defended his WBF title against on 15 May 2009 in Germany, winning the fight by split decision.

Botha was scheduled to box Joey Abell on 27 March 2010 (postponed from the earlier date of 16 January 2010) at the Uganda Nelson Mandela Memorial Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. On 10 January, the World Boxing Foundation executive has decided to vacate the WBF World Heavyweight Title due to Botha not defending within the agreed time limit.

On 10 April 2010 Botha lost via knockout in the 8th round to Evander Holyfield at the Thomas and Mack Center in , Nevada. Holyfield won the WBF heavyweight title for his victory.

Since then, Botha has won against former undefeated prospect Flo Simba. He then fought Michael Grant for the vacant WBF heavyweight title and was leading on the scorecards when he was knocked out with a long right hand from Grant with seconds remaining in the contest. Two fights later, Botha fought Francesco Pianeta, who was undefeated in 29 fights, losing the 10 round bout on points.

He was due to fight New Zealand dual-international Sonny Bill Williams in on 24 November 2012. However, the fight was cancelled and moved to February. Finally the Williams fight did take place in . However, only 10 out of a publicised 12 rounds were fought. Bout judges awarded the fight to the New Zealand Champion on points. Since that night in there has been a lot of talk in the media, ranging from a failed drugs test, to no drugs testing at all, no WBA official present at the bout, and one fight judge stated that the first he heard about the fight being 10 rounds was from the arena announcer. However, despite all the media speculation, the WBA has confirmed that the fight was legitimate and Williams the recognised International heavyweight title-holder. Boxing: Nasser blamed for confusion over fight, by Patrick McKendry, nzherald.co.nz, dated 7 March 2013.


Kickboxing and mixed martial arts career
From 2003 to 2006 Botha participated several times in the kickboxing combat sport, K-1. His current K-1 record is 4-11, with two wins coming against K-1/Kickboxing legends Jérôme Le Banner and . Botha's final K-1 match was a three-round decision loss to on 20 May 2006 in a K-1 superfight in Stockholm, Sweden.

Botha also had one mixed martial arts fight. On 31 December 2004 he lost to Yoshihiro Akiyama via an armbar submission in the first round.

On 14 October, Botha beat Espedito Da Silva by KO at K-1 Rules Africa Bomba-Yaa 2006.

Botha made a return to kickboxing in 2008. On 30 March 2008, Botha defeated kickboxer Kaoklai Kaennorsing at The KHAN in Seoul, Korea by decision. He lost to kickboxer "Le Gentleman" Gregory Tony at WFC 6 on 27 September 2008 in .


Professional boxing record
63Loss TKO5 (10),15 Mar 2014
62Loss48–10–3Joseph ParkerTKO2 (8),13 Jun 2013
61Loss48–9–3Sonny Bill WilliamsUD108 Feb 2013
60Loss48–8–3Francesco PianetaUD107 Sep 2012
59Loss48–7–3TKO11 (12)31 Mar 2012
58Loss48–6–3Michael GrantKO12 (12),19 Nov 2011
57Win48–5–3Flo SimbaTKO6 (10),4 Jun 2011
56Loss47–5–3Evander HolyfieldTKO8 (12),10 Apr 2010
55Draw47–4–3Pedro CarriónMD1224 Oct 2009
54Win47–4–2SD1215 May 2009
53Win46–4–2UD126 Feb 2009
52Win45–4–2UD126 Jul 2007
51Draw44–4–2MD1027 Jul 2002
50Loss44–4–1Wladimir KlitschkoTKO8 (12),16 Mar 2002
49Win44–3–1Russell ChasteenTKO3 (10),13 Jul 2001
48Win43–3–1UD105 Jun 2001
47Win42–3–1Joey GuyKO1 (10),16 Mar 2001
46Win41–3–1Tony LaRosaTKO1 (10),2 Nov 2000
45Loss40–3–1TKO2 (12),15 Jul 2000
44Win40–2–1Steve PannellTKO1 (10),8 Jan 2000
43Draw39–2–1 107 Aug 1999
42Loss39–2KO5 (10),16 Jan 1999
41Win39–1David CherryTKO1 (10),26 Jun 1998
40Win38–1Stan JohnsonKO1 (10),24 Apr 1998
39Win37–1Lee GilbertUD1221 Jun 1997
38Win36–1James StantonKO10 (12),10 May 1997
37Loss35–1TKO12 (12),9 Nov 1996
36 35–0SD129 Dec 1995
35Win35–0Willie JakeUD88 Apr 1995
34Win34–0Brian SargentTKO1 (10)17 Mar 1995
33Win33–0Bill CorriganTKO1 (10),7 Mar 1995
32Win32–0Ken LakustaKO1 (10)17 Dec 1994
31Win31–0Phil ScottRTD6 (10),2 Jul 1994
30Win30–0Martin FosterTKO1 (10),21 May 1994
29Win29–0 7 (10)30 Oct 1993
28Win28–0John MortonTKO3 (10)1 Oct 1993
27Win27–0Ron GoodwinKO4 (10)25 Jun 1993
26Win26–0Calvin JonesTKO2 (10)15 Jun 1993
25Win25–0Billy Wright 5 (8),16 Jan 1993
24Win24–0Artie HooksKO1 (8)19 Nov 1992
23Win23–0Mike JonesKO1 (8)19 Nov 1992
22Win22–0Russell RiersonKO1 (8)19 Nov 1992
21Win21–0Jimmy BillsUD87 Oct 1992
20Win20–0Russell RiersonKO5 (8)29 Sep 1992
19Win19–0Mike Hunter 822 Sep 1992
18Win18–0David MartinKO3 (8)18 Jul 1992
17Win17–0Ken JacksonUD84 Jul 1992
16Win16–0Ron AckersonKO3 (8)12 Jun 1992
15Win15–0Marion WilsonPTS829 May 1992
14Win14–0Ron AckersonKO3 (8)7 May 1992
13Win13–0Tim TomashekPTS1015 Nov 1991
12Win12–0Ginger TshabalalaSD630 Sep 1991
11Win11–0Siza Makathini 1018 Aug 1991
10Win10–0Shaun AyersUD1030 Jun 1991
9Win9–0Rick RiceKO3 (8)18 Feb 1991
8Win8–0Gideon HlongwaPTS627 Jan 1991
7Win7–0Leander CollinsKO2 (8)22 Sep 1990
6Win6–0Andre SmileyKO2 (8)11 Sep 1990
5Win5–0Kevin DensonPTS625 Aug 1990
4Win4–0Elvis FranksUD423 Jun 1990
3Win3–0Joe Adams 427 Apr 1990
2Win2–0Themba Msweli 49 Apr 1990
1Win1–0Johan Van Zyl 1 (4)11 Feb 1990


Kickboxing record
4 Wins, 12 Losses
DateResultOpponentEventMethodRoundTime
21 November 2015LossAsihatiKunlun Fight 34, Shenzhen, China Kunlun Fight 34: Asihati pobijedio Fransa BothuDecision33:00
27 September 2008LossGregory TonyWFC 6, Sofia, BulgariaDecision33:00
30 March 2008WinKaoklai KaennorsingThe Khan 1, Seoul, KoreaDecision33:00
14 October 2006WinEspedito Da SilvaK-1 Rules Africa Bomba-Yaa 2006KO (strikes)2N/A
20 May 2006LossK-1 Scandinavia GP in StockholmDecision33:00
5/03/2006LossK-1 WGP 2005 in AucklandDecision33:00
23 September 2005LossMusashiK-1 2005 WGP Final EliminationDecision33:00
13 August 2005LossMighty MoK-1 2005 in Las Vegas IITKO (strikes)11:20
4/12/2004LossK-1 2004 WGP FinalDecision33:00
4/12/2004WinK-1 2004 WGP FinalTKO (leg injury)11:13
25 September 2004WinJérôme Le BannerK-1 2004 WGP Final EliminationForfeit (injury)3N/A
6/05/2004LossK-1 WGP in NagoyaDecision33:00
27 March 2004LossAziz KhattouK-1 WGP in SaitamaDecision33:00
31 December 2003LossDynamite!!Decision33:00
6/12/2003LossK-1 2003 WGP FinalDecision33:00
11/09/2003LossK-1 2003 WGP Final EliminationDQ10:19


Mixed martial arts record
|- |Loss |align=center|0–1 |Yoshihiro Akiyama |Submission (armbar) |K-1 PREMIUM 2004 Dynamite!! | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:54 |, | |-


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