Vikings boxer (10) wins fight by 3rd round stoppage
According to Sion’s coaches, he also has a very hard punch for such a young boy.
The Terror Mathebula Boxing and Science Olympiad Tournament got underway at the Ramosa Hall in Mohlakeng in Randfontein on October 8.
Vikings Boxing Academy were represented by one fighter at the tournament, 10-year-old Sion Nel who won his fight by a third round stoppage.
Head Coach Phillip du Randt told the Record that the young promising boxer has been involved in boxing since just before lockdown, and said, “Sion has had four fights so far, winning three of them and losing one, he is quite passionate about his boxing and is always training hard. He’s always doing new things with his father Willem Nel”.
Sion’s idol in boxing is Mike Tyson and he is always practicing his “bob and teave” techniques.
According to Sion’s coaches, he also has a very hard punch for such a young boy and they hope that he will keep the passion for boxing and one day achieve big things in the sport.
The club will be hosting their yearly tournament on October 29 at Key West Shopping Centre in Krugersdorp.
“Prospective new members that would like to join the club should remember that boxing is highly addictive and you may become a champion. If you are looking for a healthy way of living you should join a boxing club, boxers are some of the most respected sportsmen in the country. People look up to them and want to be like them. If you are prepared to work hard then come and take your place at the champions table,” said Phillip.
Vikings Boxing Academy is an amateur club that has existed since the late 1950s and has produced many champions over the years.
South African professional boxer Hector “Hekkie” Budler started his amateur career at the club as well as the great Johnny Muller to name just a few.
