Boxers to punch way to national titles
Friday, August 23, 2019

Tshepiso Mokgadi. Pic:MONIRUL BHUIYAN...PRESS PHOTO
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.
We are told of massive spin-offs for hosting countries, which we assume was the catalyst behind putting in the bid.We are not too sure if it is a one-size fits all, where any hosting nation reaps the benefits or it’s on a case-by-case basis.There are arguments from both ends, with hosting a sure way to accelerate infrastructure development and a guaranteed cash flow during the 30-days of the tournament.There is a bump in employment creation...