Grant KOs Botha in 12th round for WBF heavy title

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — American Michael Grant stopped South Africa's Francois Botha in the 12th round of their heavyweight fight to claim the vacant WBF title Saturday night.

Grant dropped Botha with a right hand with 37 seconds left at Montecasino.

"I knew I had the strength to knock him out in the 12th round," Grant said.

The 43-year-old Botha dominated from the start, nearly finishing off …