Sonny Bill Williams' next boxing opponent will be South African heavyweight Francois Botha, media groups claim today.
The All Black will square off against the 43-year-old nicknamed the 'White Buffalo' in Durban on November 17 this year, reveals the South African website sport24.co.za
A final decision about the fight was made on Wednesday night, boxing promoter Thinus Strydom told Beeld newspaper.
Botha will be a step up for Williams as he has fought several world heavyweight champions including Mike Tyson, Axel Schulz, Michael Moorer, Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko.
The South African, who has a record of 48 wins (29 knockouts), 7 losses and 3 draws, was reportedly very confident earlier this year about a possible fight with Williams.