Supercharge delivered a night of hard-hitting action, as champions defended their titles.
Warren Joubert (left) faced Germiston’s Grant Fourie in a double title bout. The men fought a tough 12-round bout for the SA/WBA Interim Pan Africa and Junior welterweight championship belts, last Saturday at Supercharged, held at Emperors Palace. Joubert was named the winner by unanimous judges’ decision. For more photos visit www.germistoncitynews.co.za
It was a night of upsets as not one but two champion boxers lost their title fights.
The championship bouts were part of Supercharged, an explosive box and dine evening that featured four action-packed bouts hosted by Emperors Palace, in association with Golden Gloves.
The fist fight of the evening was a non-title six-round bout between Joshua Studdard and Morabedi Khotle.
Studdard, the crowd favourite, dedicated the fight to his father who died a few weeks ago.
The two men wasted no time, starting the first round with a number of strong jabs, but it was Studdard who managed to get the upper hand forcing Khotle onto the ropes.
The bout made it to the final round with both men giving their all and pushing to the last second.
The match-up was won by Studdard by unanimous judges’ decision; two judges scored the match 58/56 and the final judge 59/55 all in favour of Studdard.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
Joshua Studdard vs Morabedi Khotle.
The second fight on the bout card, and first title match of the evening, saw Germiston boxer Grant Fourie take on Warren Joubert for the SA/WBA Interim Pan Africa and Junior welterweight championship belts.
This was the second time the men squared off in a 12-round bout, with Fourie winning the Junior welterweight title from Joubert, last year.
The fight seemed too close to call with both men battling for dominance in each of the gruelling rounds, each with their own approach.
While Fourie seemed to favour a more calculated approach Joubert preferred a fast-paced and aggressive approach, with some of his punches missing their target.
In the final round the crowd was on their feet screaming for their favourite, but it was Joubert who came out victorious by unanimous judges’ decision; the judges scored the match 113/115, 112/117 and 111/117 in favour of Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert. Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Grant Fourie vs Warren Joubert.
Paul Kamanga from the DRC managed to hold onto his BA Pan African welterweight title after his 12-round fight against Roman Balaev.
Two judges scored the match 116/111 and the final judge 119/108 making Kamanga the winner by unanimous judges’ decision.
Paul Kamanga vs Roman Balaev.
Paul Kamanga vs Roman Balaev.
Paul Kamanga vs Roman Balaev.
Paul Kamanga vs Roman Balaev.
Paul Kamanga vs Roman Balaev.
Paul Kamanga vs Roman Balaev.
Paul Kamanga vs Roman Balaev.
Paul Kamanga vs Roman Balaev.
Paul Kamanga vs Roman Balaev.
Paul Kamanga vs Roman Balaev.
Paul Kamanga vs Roman Balaev.
Paul Kamanga vs Roman Balaev.
Paul Kamanga vs Roman Balaev.
The evening’s final and much-anticipated title bout saw Hekkie Budler attempt to defend his WBA/IBO minimumweight championship world title against Byron Rojas.
The gruelling and bloody match kept guests on the edge of their seats as Rojas put the pressure on Budler from the opening minute.
Budler didn’t disappoint pushing till the last second, however, it wasn’t enough as Rojas was named the winner after 12-rounds by unanimous judges’ decision; all three judges scored the match 113/115 in favour of Rojas.
Budler graciously congratulated his opponent after the match.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
Hekkie Budler vs Byron Rojas.
