Sibongile boxers punch above their weight

Boxers returned home with gold and silver medals after competing in Malamulele, Limpopo in September.

October 10, 2019

Fathima Zubane 1 minute read

Nhlakanipho Kunene prepares to meet gloves with his opponent.

Sibongile boxers have proved to be the best prize fighters in KwaZulu-Natal, slugging their way to the National Championship.

A group of local pugilists qualified to represent KZN in Malamulele, Limpopo at the end of September, returning home with numerous gold and silver medals. Secretary-General of the South African National Boxing Organisation, Pretty Tsotesti was ecstatic at their achievements.

“I hope and pray our boxers continue with the sport so they don’t succumb to social ills people of their age go through. If they can continue working as hard as they are doing now, I am certain they will compete in the 2024 Olympics, where they will fly the South African flag high.”

Team captain, Nhlakanipho Kunene takes gold in the 48kg junior division.

Lungelo Kubheka wins silver in the 37,5kg division.

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October 10, 2019

Fathima Zubane 1 minute read