Piet Crous vs Dwight Muhammad Qawi

On July 27, 1985, the Superbowl in Sun City, South Africa, hosted the Piet Crous vs Dwight Muhammad Qawi bout for the WBA World Cruiserweight Title. This bout marked the second defence of Crous's title, which he had won on December 1, 1984, against Ossie Ocasio via a unanimous decision. Crous had successfully defended his title once before, knocking out Randy Stephens in the third round on March 30, 1985.

Dwight Muhammad Qawi, known for his career in the light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions, entered the fight with a record of 23-2-1. Qawi had previously held the WBC and *Ring* magazine light heavyweight titles from 1981 to 1983 but had moved up to the cruiserweight division due to the physical strain of making the 175-pound weight limit.

Piet Crous, the undefeated champion from South Africa, boasted a record of 23-0-1 and weighed in at 182 lbs, while Qawi tipped the scales at 189¼ lbs. The fight was promoted by Sun International Promotions and refereed by Enzo Montero.

The match was evenly fought, with both fighters having success. However, Qawi ultimately emerged victorious, wearing down and knocking out Crous in the 11th round of the 15-round bout. This victory crowned Qawi the new WBA cruiserweight champion, marking another significant milestone in his career.