African Boxing Union title on the line at Christmas Cracker
The impressive Thulani Mbenge will headline the annual Christmas Cracker box-and-dine tournament at Emperors Palace this Thursday (December 1) when he faces Eric Kapia over 10 rounds for the African Boxing Union title.
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Doors at the Palace of Dreams’ Centre Court are scheduled to open at 6.30pm with boxing set to begin an hour later.
Mbenge has moved unhindered to a perfect 7-0 record since turning pro – all via knockout – but he could be stretched if Mukadi’s record is anything to go by.
The DRC fighter is 17-0-1 and word in the boxing grapevine suggests that he’s slick and slippery.
Not a lot is known about Mukadi’s ring presence as all of his fights have taken place in the DRC.
Cruiserweight Johnny Muller will make a welcome return to the venue when he fights undefeated Herman Potgieter of the Cape, a youngster looking to make his way in the fight game.
He will need to produce something special against the experienced Muller, who won’t lose any sleep in making the night a very long one for an upstart like Potgieter. They fight over eight rounds.
The tournament is organised by African Ring in line with Golden Gloves.
Other bouts include:
Light heavyweight – 4 rounds: Rowan Campbell vs Gabriel Mngadi
Junior lightweight – 4 rounds: Lucky Mongebane vs Bheki Mhlalangu
Junior middleweight – 4 rounds: Nathan Hammond vs Mandle Mpovu
Welterweight – 4 rounds: Tyler McMutri vs Sidonelo Ndzimande
Junior welterweight – 4 rounds: Jabulani Makhense vs Kalela Kaduma – @SabeloBoksburg