IT will not be easy when Sanele “The Real Deal” Magwaza gets an opportunity for a rematch against Mbulelo “Xplosion” Gwabeni during the vacant Eastern Cape Junior Featherweight 10-round title fight.
This fight is sanctioned by Nelson Mandela Bay boxing promoters in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Silindokuhle Boxing Promotions at Tambo Village Hall in KwaLanga on February 1.
A lot is at stake as both Gqeberha boxers faced each other at Tambo Village Hall in November 2024, with Magwaza losing the contest on points. Magwaza, the former World Boxing Federation (WBF) Africa Bantamweight champion, comes to the fight with a record of six wins, including one stoppage, and four defeats.
On the other hand, Gwabeni, with a record of three victories, including two knockouts, two losses, and one draw, is the hot favourite to take the honours. The fight between Gwabeni and Magwaza is expected to be thrilling.
In the main supporting bout, Gqeberha boxer, Ayanda “Desert Eagle” Gangqa, faces East London fighter, Asiphile “Black Ace” Xhipholwana, in the junior bantamweight six-rounder.
In another main supporting bout, Gqeberha boxing supporters expect nothing less than a victory when their fighter, Maxhoba “The Moving Target” Paraffin, takes on Kariega boxer, Siyamnkela “Sgebenga/The Giant” Gqubule, in the mini-flyweight division over four rounds.
The last two main supporting bouts promise to steal the show as Gqeberha boxer, Aphiwe “The Master” Magobiyane, fights Makhanda star boxer, Njongo “Fire Blows” Skweyiya, in the junior lightweight division in a six-round contest. Additionally, Bonwabile Mnyungula (from Nqweba/Kirkwood) will exchange punches with Malibongwe Balakisi (from Makhanda) in the featherweight division.
In the undercard four-round bout in bantamweight, Gqeberha boxer, Uyanda Mtongana, will face Makhanda boxer, Siphesihle Mpolweni. Silindokuhle Boxing Promotions promoter, Sibongile Kebe, can be contacted at 083 368 4129 for more information about this boxing tournament.
