Lovemore N'dou To Face Van Heerden

After making the decision to keep boxing late in 2011, Lovemore N'dou has announced he will fight against IBO Welterweight champion Chris Van Heerden (17-1-1) of South Africa who is 24 years of age.

"I haven't fought in Australia since early in 2007 and it's about time," N'dou told The Australian.

"After I beat Van Heerden, I plan to fight in America against the best, and then I can retire for good. With the likes of Floyd Mayweather Junior, Manny Pacquiao and Victor Ortiz out there it's a very interesting division. I am the first former boxing champion to become a lawyer and now I can become the first lawyer to win a world title."

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Lovemore Ndou To Fight On, Eyes World Title

Australian boxer, Lovemore Ndou (48-13-2) today announced through his Facebook account that he will fight on and eyes a shot at a world title by May, 2012.

His last fight was a tough 12 round loss to Kell Brook in June which took place in the United Kingdom. He was due to face Michael Katsidis is a dream all Australian matchup in November of 2011 but Katsidis decided to go after Ricky Burns in England.

Here is Ndou's statement:

"I promised I would make an announcement about my future in boxing today. Well it took me six months to make this decision. After serious thoughts, discussions and considerations with my family I have finally made that decision."

"I seriously enjoy my law career and I have already won two world titles in two weight classes. I don't have to fight anymore to make a living. I have a beautiful family who loves me dearly and are very understanding. However fighting is in my blood. I'm a born fighter. I have missed it so much in the last six months time."

"I feel if I have to walk away now it will live to haunt me. I still have unfinished business in this sport. SO YES I WILL CONTINUE FIGHTING. First fight in February, then a world title fight in April or May. I might even go back down to the Jnr Welterweight division as I'm currently weighing 64kg. Merry Xmas to all. God bless!"

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