Douniama Gislain shines at BRD Boxing Academy

BRD Boxing Academy witnessed an electrifying night of pugilistic prowess as fighters showcased their skills at the BRD Boxing Promotion Breakthrough III on October 6 at Turffontein Racecourse.

Among the standout performers, Douniama Gislain stole the show, delivering an impressive victory over Jonas Senga in the third round. This victory marks his third consecutive win, solidifying his position as a rising star in the boxing world.

The evening featured a series of intense bouts, each one a testament to the fighters’ dedication and training.

Here’s a brief rundown of the matchups:

• Dzabatou Odieu vs Blaise Sawelewa

Result: Dzabatou faced a tough challenge, ultimately succumbing to a fourth-round TKO against the formidable Blaise.

• Blessing Shongwe vs Charton Malinjica

Result: Blessing exhibited incredible resilience but fell short, losing on points to Charton in the junior bantamweight category.

• Spiwe Mbele vs Morgan Hunter

Result: Spiwe’s precision and strategy paid off, securing a victory on points against Morgan in the junior middleweight division.

• Manqoba Magubane vs Johnathan Latango

Result: Manqoba fought valiantly but was edged out on points by Johnathan in the junior lightweight category.

• Jonathan Sam vs Mduduzi Moyo

Result: In the cruiserweight division, Jonathan displayed remarkable skill, despite losing points to the relentless Mduduzi.

• Kiaku Ngoy vs Sipho Mahlanga

Result: Kiaku Ngoy demonstrated exceptional technique, but Sipho clinched the victory on points in the junior welterweight category.

• Oupie Steven’s vs Vuyo Maphosa

Result: The lightweight matchup between Oupie and Vuyo ended in a draw, showcasing the closely contested nature of the fight.

• Douniama Gislain vs Jonas Senga

Result: Douniama, representing the BRD Boxing Academy, delivered a scintillating performance, culminating in a third-round TKO victory over Jonas in the junior middleweight division.

• Jason Medi vs Jackson Masamba

Result: The highlight of the evening was Jason’s commanding performance, securing a first-round TKO victory against Jackson in the middleweight category.

According to Manny Fernandes of BRB Boxing Academy, the night’s standout performance belonged to Douniama, who demonstrated exceptional skill, precision, and power in his bout against Jonas Senga.

“With this win, Gislain’s streak of three consecutive victories highlights his potential to become a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world,” said Fernandes.