Francois Botha: 'White Buffalo' returns in March

Francois Botha (48-10-3, 29 KOs) is the latest 1990s heavyweight to announce his return to the ring. The 45 year old former multiple time title challenger faces Polish prospect Andrzej Wawrczyk (28-1, 14 KOs) in Arlamow, Poland on March 15.

Well over-the-hill, Botha, in his most recent outing, was stopped in two rounds last summer by an opponent with a modest 5-0 record.

One of South Africa's many gems once upon a time, Botha has dropped five in a row and 6 of his last 7.

Who is Andrzej Wawrzyk?

The 6'5"/ 195cm Krakow native is one of several Polish heavyweight prospects and should be a massive favorite against the more-than-faded Botha.

Earlier this month, he dispactched Danny Williams, another shot fighter, in one round.

The 26 year old Wawrzyk's only loss, a third round TKO, came at the hands of Russian Alexander Povetkin in May 2013.

Let's hope Mr. Botha hangs 'em up for good after this one.


Francois Botha Facts & Stats

• Debut: 1990
• Career: 1990-2002; 2007; 2009-Present
• Height: 6'2"

Strengths (circa 1994-2004)

• Cagey/ Resourceful
• Ring guile
• Experience vs top opposition
• Durability

Most significant wins and draws

• Draw 10 Clifford Etienne - 2002
• UD 10 David Bostice - 2001
• TKO 1 Steve Pannell - 2000
• Draw 12 Shannon Briggs - 1999

Most significant loses

• KO 12 Michael Grant - 2011
• TKO 8 Wladimir Klitschko - 2002
• TKO 2 Lennox Lewis - 2000
• KO 5 Mike Tyson - 1999
• UD 12 Lee Gilbert - 1997 
• TKO 12 Michael Moorer- 1996