Botha Wins Ibf Heavyweight Title

Frans Botha of South Africa won a controversial split decision over Axel Schulz to win the IBF heavyweight title.

German fans flung coins and beer bottles into the ring when the decision was announced. Two of three judges voted for Botha (36-0).

The bout pitted the top two challengers for the IBF crown vacated by George Foreman, whose last fight was a controversial 12-round win against Schulz.