Rising featherweight Prichard Dube makes strong return to the ring

Gloss Boxing World fighter Prichard Dube believes he can one day become a boxing champion after making a strong return to the ring with a win in North West.

The 25-year-old recently competed in the featherweight division, securing a victory by technical knockout (TKO) in the fourth round.

He knocked his opponent down twice in the second round and once in the third, building momentum and confidence as the fight progressed.

By the fourth round, it was over. The referee stepped in to stop the bout, declaring Dube the winner.

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Excited about the victory, Dube and his coach, Layten Gloss, shared their journey and aspirations as the boxing calendar remains unpredictable.

Dube said his journey into boxing has not been easy, but it was necessary.

“I started training with Gloss last year, but I began boxing in 2017. There was a tournament near where I live. At first, I was interested, but I didn’t fully understand what they were doing. The next day, I went to the gym and trained for two months before my first amateur fight. This was exactly what I needed to feel I have a purpose.

“Fortunately, I won the first fight on points, but I lost my second fight. That loss did not demotivate me, but it pushed me to train harder and do better in future fights.

“I have had 17 amateur fights, with three losses. In professional boxing, I have had five fights, three losses, one draw and one win,” he said.

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Dube admitted that he still has work to do in training to reach the elite level, but he spoke confidently about his recent performance.

He described his opponent as tough, skilful, experienced and smart with his footwork.

“The win has motivated me to want more and do more. I want to one day be a champion.

“Seeing my performance in North West surprised me because I didn’t know I was capable of that,” he said.

Gloss added that the training camp ahead of the fight played a crucial role in the outcome.

“He had a good quality sparring partner in Jackson Chauke, a South African professional boxer and former WBC International and IBO flyweight champion.

“Those rounds benefited Dube. They built resilience and stamina to push further. We also focused on roadwork, conditioning sessions and mental preparation.

“We want to build on this win and maintain a clean record of at least five consecutive victories.

“I know he can do it. We have been friends for a long time and were once sparring partners, so I believe in him. Only he can achieve what we have set out to achieve.

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“We needed this win to make a statement. Previously, he lost fights in controversial circumstances, so it was important to win this one convincingly and announce ourselves as contenders.

“This win was also important for the gym, to help us remain undefeated. I think he proved to himself that he is more capable. After all, it’s not just about winning or losing, but no one wants to lose,” said Gloss.

Dube has a fondness for old-school boxing and also enjoys playing basketball, as he played it and handball during his high school years.