Ntethelelo Nkosi, the South African force reaching the semifinals of the WBC Grand Prix.
Ntethelelo Nkethelelo (Ntethelelo) Nkosi, the South African boxer who has made a strong impact in the WBC Boxing Grand Prix, will face Colombian Carlos Utria on October 19, 2025, in the semifinals to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The bout is part of the path toward the “José Sulaimán” trophy and promises to be one of the toughest challenges of Nkosi’s career.
Brief biography and record.
Nkosi was born in Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) and currently holds a professional record of 10 wins and 2 losses, with 5 victories by knockout. He lives and trains in Johannesburg.
Road to the Grand Prix and recent performance
First phase:
Defeated Marwan Mohamad Madboly (Egypt) by technical knockout in the third round.
Second phase:
Defeated Ju Wu (China) by unanimous decision (UD6).
Third phase:
Defeated Fiorenzo Priolo (Italy) by unanimous decision (UD6).
In the semifinals, he will face Carlos Utria of Colombia.
Boxing style
Nkosi combines power and mobility in the super lightweight division. He constantly moves forward, applying pressure and trying to overwhelm his opponents. While his technique is not highly refined, his relentless punching and ability to withstand his rivals’ attacks have brought him all the way to the semifinals.
What to expect against Carlos Utria.
His Colombian opponent, Carlos Utria, comes in with an aggressive style and has been praised for his performance throughout the tournament. Analysts predict a tactical battle: Nkosi will try to impose pressure with his punching power and physicality, while Utria will rely on volume and pace. It will be a fight that will test both boxers’ ability to adapt and their endurance.
