Sweet victory for Nyerisani Thagamega

A local boxer and former Musangwe star, Nyelisani Thagamega(26) of Luheni, was by far too strong for his opponent in a tournament at Emperor's Place on Sunday evening. He won his fight by a technical knockout.

Thagamega blasted Collin Tloubatla in the first round of their junior flyweight bout. He approached the fight aggressively, throwing killer punches from all angles. That resulted in Tloubatla’s falling down in the first round. Tloubatla, however, indicated that he was prepared to continue after the referee had counted to eight.

The fight came to a halt for a few seconds a bit later to allow Tloubatla to recover after his claim that he had been hit below the belt. Although the fight was scheduled over six rounds, the referee stopped the fight, to save Tloubatla from serious injuries.

The tournament was hosted by Golden Gloves Promotions.

Thagamega, who aims to become the WBC champion, believes that he will still get the opportunity to reach his goal. He started boxing in 2011 and turned professional a year later. He said during those days that turning professional was extremely difficult, considering the testing procedure.

Thagamega said he would use the next fight, which will take place on 6 November, as a springboard to a South African elimination title fight. “I am ready. I am physically and emotionally fit, and with the support coupled with the training that I am busy with, there is no way an opponent can beat me,” he said.

"I work very hard in the gym and my trainers are doing a tremendous job to help me make my dream of becoming the world champion to come true," said Thagamega.

He has won 11 fights and lost 2 professional fights. His trainer, Harold Volbrecht, did not mince his words when he praised his charge. “This boy will go places. He is dedicated to his trade, and I see a lot of potential in him. He is the one of young boxer in my stable and I see a bright future ahead for him." Volbrecht said there was no doubt that Thagamega would become a world champion one day as he was talented and a hard worker.

Sport - Date: 09 October 2015

Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

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