Tembisa hosts boxing competition
Twelve boxing clubs coming from Mayibuye, Cosmo-City, Hillbrow, Ivory Park and Soweto flocked to Rabie Ridge community hall on July 9.
Mohlwadibona Boxing Club hosted a boxing tournament on the weekend.
Twelve boxing clubs from Mayibuye, Cosmo-City, Hillbrow, Ivory Park and Soweto flocked to Rabie Ridge community hall on July 9.
Young people turned out to showcase their boxing skills in front of supportive fans.
Mohlwadibona Boxing Club’s manager and event organiser Rose Makgeta said the aim of the tournament was to spark interest in boxing among Tembisa youngsters.
“I want young people to know that Mohlwadibona Boxing Club has training sessions in Mayibuye.
“They must move away from the streets and participate in sport,” said Makgeta.
She said the sport is still struggling locally and they implore sponsors to come on board by donating equipment to help move children away from substance abuse.
“At the moment I do everything from my own pocket. I love the sport, I was a boxer myself but I was not privileged to go professional,” said Makgeta.
“More than 12 of my boxers won today. We only had one loss from our new female boxer,” she said.
She said they are encouraging girls to join the sport because the sport is not meant for men only.
“I want to thank parents, participants and all the fans for supporting the tournament. I also want to thank Rabie Ridge sports office for giving us chairs and providing the venue. Thanks to Johannesburg Boxing Association especially Mr Jeff Ngwenya for overseeing the organising process and making the tournament possible,” said Makgeta.
