The minimum champion of the World Boxing Council, Thai Wanheng Menayothin, will defend his crown on October 25 in Chonburi, Thailand, against the mandatory challenger of the division, South African Simphiwe Konco.

Menayothin, 33, has a 53-0 record with  18 Ko´s and has made 11 successful defenses of the WBC crown since winning it in November 2014.

Konco (19-5; 7 Ko´s),  has defeated  Siyabongo Siyo, Nkosinathi Joyi, Lito Dante and Toto Landero, by decision. His most recent fight against Joey Canoy ended a “NO CONTEST” due to an accidental clash of heads.