Fame vs Clout ring announcer Sipho Mashego

Fame vs Clout ring announcer Sipho Mashego
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Fame vs Clout match: Who is boxing announcer Sipho Mashego?

Sipho Mashego was the real star of the show at the Fame vs Clout boxing match between Cassper Nyovest and Slik Talk…

Fame vs Clout ring announcer Sipho Mashego

Fame vs Clout ring announcer Sipho Mashego
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@ThabisoMosia

He had the crowd entertained with his snazzy dressing and spicy interview skills at the Fame vs Clout boxing match.

But few know of the boxing ring announcer who trended on the timeline after he hosted the Cassper Nyovest vs Slik Talk match on Wednesday night.

The boxing announcer has been revealed as Sipho Mashego, a celebrated boxing veteran who has worked in the industry for over 20 years.

Here are 5 things to know about the boxing legend…

HE IS A FORMER TENNIS PLAYER

Sipho Mashego’s forage into boxing happened unexpectedly as he started out as a professional tennis player. He even represented the US tennis team academically at the Texas Southern University, where he studied.

HE HAS MET BOXING GREATS

Sipho claimed after meeting boxing greats like Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield and George Foreman he developed a passion for the sport.

He told SA Boxing Talk: “I started getting involved in amateur boxing and I got beaten so many times. I said: ‘This is not for me’”.

Sipho Mashego

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HE IS A FORMER POLITICIAN

Sipho claims he was a candidate for a political party, although he stops short of saying which one.

The star also dabbled in presenting and even hosted the Miss Kaizer Chiefs beauty pageant in 1996. He began a career in ring announcing shortly after.

HE HAS AN INTERESTING DRESS SENSE

Sipho always shows up when he is on the job and loves to put interesting fashion looks together.

At the Fame vs Clout match Sipho stunned in a red and green suit with a matching top hat.

He even had time for a quick outfit change;  a red and gold suit.

FAME VS CLOUT MATCH HAS PROPELLED HIM INTO STARDOM

Since the Fame vs Clout match, tweeps have been singing the praises of Sipho Mashego.