Young boxer excels at tournament
Primrose Open Boxing Academy’s young boxer, Nikita Filbin (14), competed at the South Hills Boxing Tournament recently.
Nikita Filbin (14) has only been boxing for nine months but she is already dominating in the ring.
The newly formed Primrose Open Boxing Academy had one of their members compete at the South Hills Boxing Tournament, which was recently held in South Hills.
“She was competing in the 50kg division and the three-round bout ended due to a referee stoppage one minute and 45 seconds into the second round,” said the club’s chairman and head coach, Louwrens Ellis.
“I am very proud of her; she went into the ring and gave it her best.”
Filbin said although she won the fight, it wasn’t an easy win.
“My opponent was algerso good which made it a tough fight, but I persevered and enjoyed it,” she said.
Filbin was awarded a gold medal for her win.
In other news, Filbin also took part in the Bert Collins Boxing Tournament recently.
“She took part in a show bout and although it was a friendly one, she performed really well,” said Ellis.
“Everyone who participated in the tournament received a trophy.”
Wayne Botes, who is also a coach at the local club, said Filbin has a lot of potential.
“She is very good, and one can tell that she has a bright future in boxing,” he said.
“We are hoping for the best going forward.”
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