Saarah "MadMax" Karriem, right, has emerged as one of the rising stars of South African combat sports and will return to the squared circle at Fighters Club's Battle at the Island: Fight Like A Woman event, which takes place at GrandWest Casino on August 8.
Boxing South Africa (BSA) has congratulated one of Cape Town's rising talents, Saarah Karriem (3-0), after the 22-year-old earned a place in the WBC ratings last month.
Karriem, who was previously listed at No. 15, is currently ranked No. 16 in the World Boxing Council's Super Featherweight (Junior Lightweight) division, while her compatriot and reigning IBO World Super Featherweight champion, Bernice Ferreira (10-0), is ranked No. 4.
"The inclusion of both Saarah Karriem and Bernice Ferreira in the WBC's global rankings is a proud milestone for South African boxing, especially for women in the sport. To have two South African women recognised among the world's elite reflects the quality of talent being developed locally," said BSA.
Karriem has emerged as one of the standout prospects in Cape Town's growing combat sports scene. Since entering the professional boxing ranks under the guidance of her father, coach, and long-time martial artist, Zain Karriem, she has made a significant impact.
