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Edenvale boxer Nkosi wins by third-round technical knockout

The Edenvale boxer recovered and went on the attack in a frenetic second round, sending Madondo to the canvas late in the round.

Edenvale boxer Ntethelelo ‘Baby G’ Nkosi recently secured a third-round technical knockout victory.

Nkosi competed against unbeaten Zimbabwean Calvin Madondo in the headline bout of the recent Shaya Thursday development tournament held at Emperors Palace’s Sol Castro.

The welterweight contest got off to a tough start for Nkosi, who was sent to the canvas early in the opening round.

Edenvale boxer Ntethelelo 'Baby G' Nkosi (red trunks) and Zimbabwean Calvin Madondo. went toe to toe in the in the headline bout of the recent Shaya Thursday development tournament. Photo by: Yolanda van der Stoep.

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However, the Edenvale boxer recovered and went on the attack in a frenetic second round, sending Madondo to the canvas late in the round.

Although Madondo, who had won four of his previous five fights by knockout, beat the count, he appeared dazed when he returned for the third round.

His corner subsequently threw in the towel.

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Stephan Lehman

Stephan became a journalist in 2016 and is currently the news editor for Bedfordview and Edenvale News as well as Germiston City News. With a passion for community growth he has extensive experience working with the community and providing news on local and regional topics

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