Bongani Magasela
34 articles · Sowetan News
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THABO “Super Eagle” Sonjica will make his debut at the imposing Emperors Palace when he defends his IBO junior featherweight belt against Roli Gasca of the Philippines.
Sonjica, from Duncan Village, has fought most of his bouts in East London. This opportunity to fight at Emperors Palace, which is every boxer's dream venue, is an example of the fraternal…
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Big talk from ?big engine? before China title defence
SIMPIWE Vetyeka says he will defeat Nonito Donaire in the Cotai Arena at the Venetian Macao, China, on Saturday afternoon and prove he is the special one. Vetyeka ? a multidimensional boxer…
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Vetyeka out to unify featherweight class
WORLD Boxing Association (WBA) super featherweight champion Simpiwe "V12" Vetyeka is in buoyant mood ahead of his defence against equally capable Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire in Macau, China, on Saturday. Vetyeka?s manager,…
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SA?s Vetyeka will top bill in Macau fist fest
SIMPIWE "V12" Vetyeka flies to Hong Kong on Tuesday, where he will finalise preparations for the fight of his life against Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire in Macau on May 31. Vetyeka, his…
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Vetyeka ?in a league of his own?
TRAINER Vuyani Bungu says his wife has given him her blessing to accompany Simpiwe Vetyeka to China to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Super featherweight title against Filipino Nonito Donaire on…
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Manager puts Vetyeka through paces for title fight against Donaire
IT IS often said it is not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. Boxing manager Andile Sidinile has leaned towards this…
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‘Pac Man’ will gobble up Bradley: Ledwaba
EMMANUEL "Pac Man" Pacquiao, otherwise known as Manny, will turn the tables on Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley in their eagerly anticipated rematch in Nevada on Sunday morning, says former world boxing champion…
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Vetyeka to vacate IBO title to fight Donaire
UNEXPECTED pressure from the hierarchy of the International Boxing Organisation (IBO) has forced Simpiwe "V12" Vetyeka to vacate the featherweight title, his manager Andile Sdinile has announced. "IBO president Edward Levine informed…
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Mayweather visit no treat for veteran
LEGENDARY boxing official Alfred Buqwana says he felt humiliated when security personnel pushed him about roughly as he tried to gain entrance at the Dube Boys Club in Soweto last Thursday before…
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Floyd Mayweather disappoints his fans in Dube
US BOXING superstar Floyd Mayweather jnr's trumpeted visit to the famed Dube Boxing Club in Soweto yesterday turned out to be a damp squib that left many disappointed. Mayweather - who is…
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Boxers must make most of spotlight
THE sport of boxing has benefited from the bitter-sweet clash of two big boxing tournaments, one at Nasrec Arena and the other at Emperors Palace, tomorrow night. Boxing has been a talking…
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Baby Face in peril
IS IBF reigning kingpin Moruti "Baby Face" Mthalane heading for disaster in his voluntary defence against highly rated Filipino Johnriel "Quardo Alas" Casimero? Not according to Mthalane's promoter, Branco Milenkovic, whose Branco…
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Mlilo promises to do demolition job on ‘Time Bomb’
PHILLIP "Time Bomb" Ndou will be destroyed beyond recognition on Saturday night, warns Bhekimpilo "Bomb Defuser" Mlilo yesterday. The Zimbabwean, whose surname means fire, issued this stern warning to Ndou at a…
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I will beat this boy – Joyi ready to whip Condes
NKOSINATHI ?Mabere? Joyi came face to face with Florante Condes at a media briefing yesterday and was not intimidated by the Filipino. ?His manager or trainer is talking about how well prepared…
