Head takes down Duma at Peril at the Palace

Head extended his record to two wins and one loss in his three professional fights.

March 29, 2023

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Michael Head takes a shot during his fight with Penitence Trust Duma. Photo: Yolanda van der Stoep

Benoni pugilist Michael Head beat Penitence Trust Duma in their four-round lightweight bout at Emperors Palace on March 18.

Despite a cut above his right eye in the match, Head rallied through to secure victory with fight scores 40-36, 40-36 and 40-36 in favour of the Benonian.

Emperors Palace slots manager Kamal Parbhoo congratulates Michael Head after his victory. Photo: Yolanda van der Stoep

The match was on the undercard of the Peril at the Palace Box and Dine tournament, which saw headliner Rourke Knapp beat veteran Frenchman Ahmed El Moussaoui by unanimous decision in their 10-round international junior middleweight bout.

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