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Local boxer, Siyamthanda Wophela, has officially revealed that he is returning to the boxing ring, and will be training under a new coach in Gauteng. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wophela, who had a successful amateur career, has not fought a single match since turning professional back in 2020. At the time, Wophela was still based in the Eastern Cape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His first professional match which was scheduled on December 19, 2020, in East London was cancelled three days before the match, due to COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After that disappointment, the boxer from Bityi location decided to take a break from the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, in May last year, he joined Knockout Legend Boxing Gym as a personal trainer in Gauteng which is one of the most recognised gyms in Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This past weekend, the boxer visited his ancestral and childhood area in Mthatha, where he confirmed to Mthatha Express<\/span> that he is returning to the boxing ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor now, the contract is not yet confirmed with the new manager, but I am hoping things will be sorted soon,\u201d said Wophela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am planning to bring back my dignity and people will see the Wophela they know. They will see a matured boxer since I will be competing as a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am sure I\u2019ll get a belt soon.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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