MIKE Bernardo etched his name into the history books on Friday night, when he stopped Wayne Llewellyn in five rounds, in a WBF heavyweight world title fight staged in Hungary. By doing so Bernardo became the first man to win heavyweight world titles in both orthodox boxing and kick boxing. South Africa also now boasts, for the first time ever, having two world champions in the heavyweight division. The other is WBU champion Corrie Sanders. A third South African, Francois Botha, challenges Lennox Lewis for the combined IBF, WBC and IBO heavyweight world title on July 15. Although the odds are stacked heavily against Botha beating Lewis, if he does, it would turn world boxing upside down. South Africa would then hold the majority share of heavyweight world titles. Sanders make’s the fourth defence of his WBU title on Friday in Atlantic City against Hassim Rahman. Bernardo and his team will only be returning to South Africa on Tuesday evening, but are said to be extremely excited about his win. Bernardo who enjoys celebrity status in Thailand due to his kick boxing achievements, hopes that he will now receive recognition in his own country.