Parktown hosts boxing tribute to help end gender-based violence
The aim of this boxing event was to raise awareness for domestic and gender-based violence.
Roy Jones Jr and Jodi Solomon Boxing paid tribute to women and girls in the ongoing fight to end gender-based violence.
The owner of the boxing outfit Jodi Solomon said the mission of the boxing event on August 28 was to raise awareness of domestic violence.
“We are changing the narrative by showcasing the difference between a combative sport with rules and non-sensical violence,” said Solomon. “In tribute to women and girls, participating boxers have taken the Truth and Reconciliation Commission pledge to end gender-based violence where they live. The commission pledges to break the silence around gender-based violence and grows commitment to taking action to end gender-based violence.”
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Boxer David Chapati added educating young boys about respecting girls and women at an early age was important.
“As men, we should be protecting women because they’re the backbone of this country. Men should start teaching boys about the importance of respecting women and how important women are in our society.”
Attendee Leo Mahlaku said, “I’m here to support and cheer on a friend who will be in the ring, but boxing is a sport I’m not familiar with. I recently joined a gym and it was recommended as a sport I could do to help me tone my body and arms.”
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The boxing event was made up of nine fights and a performance by musician Tamara Dey. Guest judges included current Boxing South Africa heavyweight title holder Chris Thompson and award-winning actress Zikhona Bali.
