Boxers to punch way to national titles

Tshepiso Mokgadi. Pic:MONIRUL BHUIYAN...PRESS PHOTO
Tshepiso Mokgadi. Pic:MONIRUL BHUIYAN...PRESS PHOTO

History beckons as local professional boxers look to grab national titles, a first in the sport.

The titles would be up for grabs as Rising Stars Championship, organised by Bond Boxing Promotions and Global Boxing Stars, takes place next month.

For the first time in the history of local boxing national titles would be up for grabs. The national super lightweight pits Tshepiso ‘Kurapt’ Mokgadi from Bond Boxing Club against Kutlwano ‘El Chino’ Ogaketse of Drad Boxing Club.

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