TLB Boxing Promotions is taking professional and celebrity fisticuffs to another level after they also announced a mouth-watering pro bill that will add on to the excitement of the thrilling celebrity boxing matches that have gotten the Mzansi boxing and entertainment fraternity in a huge state of excitement.
The tournament, promoted by the hard-working Joyce Kungwane, is about honouring the late world champion Lehlohonolo “Hands of Stone” Ledwaba.
Celebrity bout
The main celebrity bout will include TV actor and DJ NaakMusiQ, who got the ball rolling when he defeated rapper Cassper Nyovest in the ground-breaking bout in 2022. He will face popular businessman Phumlani Njilo.
In the other match that will surely attract a lot of interest, pint-sized actor Abdul Khoza will trade leather gloves with celebrity and record producer Chad da Don.
The two matches will take place at the Emperors Palace on July 26.
The fights are endorsed by Boxing SA. Acting CEO Tsholo Lejaka and some of his staff members were present at the announcement at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni on Tuesday.
Njilo seems to be on a roll. He defeated heavyweight Big Zulu twice. Last year, he also knocked out Skeem Saam actor Pholoso Mohlala in the second round in Durban.
Legends’ Bout
The festivities on the night will not end there. There will be a Legends’ Bout between retired fighters Malcolm Klaasen and Mzonke Fana.
The two boxers enjoyed illustrious careers and were highly respected for their craft in their prime. They will revive memories of their golden years with a four-round match.
There will also be a number of local professional bouts lined up on the night.
SA junior welterweight title 12 Rounds: Aphiwe Mboyiya (Champ) VS Sibuso Zingange (Challenger)
Jnr lightweight 8 Rounds: Lucky Monyebane (NW) VS Sandile Dumisa (KZN)
Flyweight 8 Rounds: Zolile Miya (GP) VS Njabulo Buthelezi (KZN)
Super Welterweight 6 Rounds: Jarred Silverman (GP) VS Simphiwe Ntombela (GP)
Female Flyweight: Lee Ann Jansen van Vuuren (GP) vs Librah Mtarini (GP).
NaakMusiQ
NaakMusiQ, real name Anga Makubalo, is a very brave fighter. He mentioned that he fought and defeated the muscular rapper Nyovest while having a chest injury.
He added that he was happy when he received the call from Kungwane to be part of this spectacle.
His opponent Njilo said he did not even think twice about fighting NaakMusiQ. He added that he cannot wait to get into the ring.
Kungwane said that this year’s event not only celebrates the legacy of Ledwaba. It also continues to bridge sport, entertainment and community upliftment.
