BOXING SOUTH AFRICA HAILS RESOUNDING SUCCESS OF DEVELOPMENT TOURNAMENT IN PORT ALFRED
PORT ALFRED – Boxing South Africa (BSA) extends its hearty congratulations to Larenan Promotions and the Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture for delivering an exceptionally successful development tournament at the Titi Jonas Community Hall in Port Alfred this past weekend.
The event was a celebration of the talent pipeline in the region, drawing enthusiastic crowds from Port Alfred and the surrounding areas who came out in full force to support the next generation of pugilists. The atmosphere was electric, underscoring the Eastern Cape’s unwavering passion for the Sweet Science.
In the highly anticipated main bout, fight fans were treated to a scintillating clash for the vacant EC Featherweight title. Avuyile Mpikwa of Duncan Village delivered a career-defining performance, stopping Siphenathi Nobanda of Amalinda via a sixth-round TKO to be crowned the new Eastern Cape Featherweight Champion.
The undercard provided non-stop action, highlighted by the emergence of future stars. In a complete breakdown of the evening’s results:
Main Supporting Bout – Miniflyweight (6rds): Sivenathi July (Kwa Nojoli, Sarah Baartman) claimed a points victory over Phumlani Maloni (Makhanda/Port Alfred).
Flyweight (4rds): Sivenathi Adonisi (Vergenoeg) secured a points win against Khayalethu Prince (Grahamstown).
Flyweight (4rds): Thozama Tokota (Grahamstown) impressed with a 2nd round TKO over Cwenga Tolana (Port Alfred).
Jnr Flyweight (4rds): In a breathtaking performance, Best Boxer of the Tournament Abalulekile Magoqoza (M’sane) needed mere minutes to dispatch Siphosethu Qakamfana (Ndlambe/Port Alfred) via a 1st round TKO.
Bantamweight (4rds): Siphesihle Mpolweni (Makhanda/Rhini) edged a thrilling contest, winning on a split points decision against Masixole Tyabazayo (Ndlambe/Port Alfred).
Featherweight (4rds): Malibongwe Balakisi (Makhanda/Grahamstown) walked away with a points victory over Ayabulela Mngxuma (Ndlambe/Port Alfred).
Boxing South Africa would like to specifically commend the new promotional outfit led by Mr. Chris Nomtoto for orchestrating such a resounding tournament. His team’s professionalism and dedication to the grassroots level are exactly what the sport needs to thrive.
Tournaments of this nature are the bedrock of South African boxing. They are the primary vehicle to unleash raw talent, provide competitive exposure, and guide young athletes on their way to stardom. BSA calls upon the corporate sector to come on board and support more initiatives like these. Investing in development tournaments is an investment in the future champions who will carry the nation’s flag high.
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Issued by: Boxing South Africa
