Gerhard Thysse (25), a teacher at Hoërskool Hugenote, and Geanne Dicks from Bert Collins Boxing Gym competed at the South African Boxing Elite and Youth Championship in Kimberley from July 2 to 6.
Thysse won the gold medal for the second time in a row in the 81kg elite category.
Chairperson Jeanette Dyzel says he fought against tough opponents, but they were impressed by his fitness and technique.
He won 5-0 in the quarter-final and also won by points in the semi-final and final round.
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He is now preparing for the World Boxing Championships, which will take place later this year.
Coach Freddie Dicks says: “We are very proud about the way he fought. He showed that his fitness and technique really improved.”
Geanne Dicks (17), a learner at Hoërskool Die Anker, won gold in the 69kg youth category.
She won on points against KwaZulu-Natal in the final round to take gold.
Thysse is part of the South African national team and his coach sees big things for him in the future.
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