Lowveld slap fighter Jaco ‘Groot Wit’ Marneweck will face Michael ‘Munch’ Back at Power Slap 25 at Space 42 Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 23.

Both Groot Wit and Munch are undefeated in Power Slap, with the South African holding a 1-0 record and Back, from the US, standing at 2-0.

Groot Wit is ranked sixth in the super-heavyweight division of Power Slap, and Munch eighth. The winner will be one step closer to a world title bout.

Confidence high ahead of bout

Groot Wit has been working hard in the gym, patiently waiting to be signed for a bout in Power Slap.

“I am currently 195kg. It took lots of hard work and the will to never quit,” said Groot Wit.

The Indiana-based Munch weighs in at 145kg.

“He is tiny… he is going to fall,” said Groot Wit.

Lowveld supporters rally behind local star

Groot Wit has built up a strong fan base in the Lowveld.

“I just want to say thank you to all my loyal Lowveld supporters, it’s an honour representing our area and being a true Lowveld boykie. Groot Wit will now become a household name in the whole of South Africa.

“Please watch me live from 19:00 to 22:00 on October 23. A big contingent of my fans will be at Hennie’s Nelspruit. I am most definitely going to win with a vicious KO in round two.”

Power Slap 25 will be streamed live on the organisation’s YouTube channel.