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Boxers battle it out in Secunda

Boxers from six clubs showcased their talent and determination at the Rumble in the Jungle tournament hosted by Dominators Den on June 27.

Thirty-six boxers from six clubs stepped into the ring at Dominators Den on June 27 to compete in the action-packed Rumble in the Jungle tournament, showcasing determination, skill and sportsmanship in pursuit of division titles.

The tournament attracted fighters from Dominators Den Secunda, Dominators Den Ermelo, TNT Standerton, Jahweh Rapha Recovery Centre, Cobra Kai Pretoria and Next Rep Fitness Witbank.

The evening featured a series of closely contested bouts as competitors battled for top honours in their respective divisions.

In the opening contests, Alex Kymdell defeated Tiaan Meyer, while Mitch van der Merwe and Willie Griesel fought to a draw.


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Damian Bothma and Dylan Winkler are throwing punches in the Rumble in the Jungle Tournament. Photo: Alex Kymdell

Wayne Dudu overcame Roelof Brand, and Reinhardt Geldenhuys secured a victory over Eben Preut.

Killer Bean defeated PH Moll, while Nathan van Heerden claimed a win against Thebogo Chiloane.

Stefan Serfontein beat Heinrich Watkins, Graham van der Merwe defeated Dean Labuscagne, and Keagen Pretorius earned a victory over Manuel George.

Following a short intermission, the second half of the event continued with Ewald Engelbrecht defeating Ricus Steyn.


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Joshwyn Wenke landed a punch on opponent Greg Ferrari. Photo: Alex Kymdell

Gerhard Eksteen beat Etienne Fletcher, while Riaan Joubert overcame Juan Jacobs.

Jacques van der Merwe secured a victory against Casper Coetzee, and Zane Bothma defeated Chris Coetzer.

Oliver Simba proved too strong for Heubie van der Walt, Greg Ferrari defeated Joshwyn Wenke, Dylan Winkler beat Damian Bothma, and Kanda Mwambele rounded off the evening with a victory over Heinrich Wiese.

The event provided local fighters with valuable ring experience while giving spectators competitive boxing and entertaining match-ups.


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Ewald Engelbrecht defeated Ricus Steyn in the Rumble in the Jungle tournament on June 27. Photo: Alex Kymdell

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Oliver Simba in action against Heubie van der Walt. Photo: Alex Kymdell

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Willie Griesel went up against Mitch van der Merwe. Photo: Kerry Bird
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Mitch van der Merwe beat Willie Griesel. Photo: Kerry Bird
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Mphikeleli Masangu

I've been a journalist for 17 years, first as radio journalist and then print. I have a matric senior certificate and a community journalism certificate from the Unisa. I am a strong investigative, political, municipal and hard news journalist.

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