'MadMax' rises: Cape Town prospect Saarah Karriem secures historic WBC world ranking

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: South Africa

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'MadMax' rises: Cape Town prospect Saarah Karriem secures historic WBC world ranking

South African boxer Saarah Karriem (22, 3-0), nicknamed 'MadMax', has been ranked 16th in the WBC super featherweight division. She trains under her father Zain Karriem and will compete at the 'Battle at the Island: Fight Like A Woman' event on August 8 at GrandWest Casino. Fellow South African Bernice Ferreira (10-0) is ranked 4th.

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