Bagwasi continues boxing dominance
Thato Kala | Monday September 8, 2014 10:55
The DTCB teenager, took on Motlhamme Hendrick of Prisons in the 60kg final after an easy semi-final victory over Tirafalo Seoko. Bagwasi won that final 3-0 to entrench his supremacy.
Immediately after the bout, his coach Thebe Setlalekgosi said he represents the future of Botswana boxing.
“The small Bagwasi is the best boxer in the country; he has been outstanding. You cannot talk about the future of boxing and not mention this boy,” Setlalekgosi told Sport Monitor.
He hailed the boxer for following instructions.
“He is the best listener, he listens and follows instructions. For him, it does not start from the tournament. It starts in January at the gym. He comes to the gym, even if you say 12 at midnight, he will be the first to arrive. His commitment is amazing and that is the difference with the other boys. If you look at his record, you will see he has attended all the club tournaments,” Setlalekgosi said. In the Saturday national championships, Kabelo beat his elder brother, Kagiso, to the boxer of the tournament award. The left-handed Kagiso won an epic thriller against Ookeditswe Bobeilwe in the final with his trademark crushing uppercuts and left hooks.
In other results, international, Oteng Oteng, knocked out Onkarabile Mothibedi in the 52kg in what was ranked the best bout of the tournament.
Glasgow Commonwealth quarter-finalist, Mmusi Tswiige succumbed to an invigorated Lentswe Zwinila in an exciting 69kg bout. It was sweet revenge for Zwinila who was outclassed by his 23-year-old opponent in last year’s edition. In the women’s category, Joyce Katlholo emerged victorious over Lesego Elijah in a 51-54kg bout. Teenager Katlego Olatlotse was crowned best female boxer after her outstanding performance against Adelaide Maapatsane. For the second year running, DTCB finished second in the championships. UB Boxing Club retained top spot with their tactician, Lechezane Master Luza crowned coach of the tournament.
Eastern Military Garrison finished third while
Itsogile Ngwako was named best referee. Meanwhile, the Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) goes to the polls next weekend during its Annual General Meeting at the Cumberland Hotel in Lobatse.