Edenvale's Ricardo Marahica took to the ring as one of the head matches at the Powerhouse Box and Dine Tournament to defend his IBO World Junior Bantamweight title.
The tournament was held on April 5th at the Imperial Palace.
At the pre-fight press conference and weigh-in at the Palace of Dreams on April 3, Malagica said he was confident of retaining the belt when he faced Marcel Braithwaite in the ring.
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That proved to be true as Marajica successfully defended his title against Liverpool's Braithwaite in England with an impressive boxing performance.
A bloodied Brathwaite fought to the end, but Malahika gave the international visitor a boxing masterclass, scoring a unanimous points decision victory.
Three judges scored the bout 120-108 in Malahika's favor.
Other boxers who fought included SA and ABU heavyweight champion Keaton Gomez of Linden, who faced challenger Sean Potgieter (Brakpan).
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Potgieter, who trains with Danny du Preez at Edenvale-based Trinity Boxing Strength and Conditioning and Pound-for-Pound Fitness in Fourways, will challenge Gomez for the heavyweight title. obtained.
Edenvale boxer Darrin Rossu faced former Germiston resident and current Alberton resident Brandon Tisse in a 10-round junior middleweight contest.
Two judges scored the fight 96-94 in favor of Tisse, and a third judge scored it 96-94 in favor of Rossouw.