Molwantwa finds joy in the ring

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Orthodox menace: Molwantwa (in yellow) attacks an opponent

He comes across as a boxer built on discipline and a relentless work ethic, combined with power, strategy and endurance, elements that worked in George Molwantwa’s favour as he became the new Botswana Junior Featherweight champion.

The titleholder not only walked away with the belt, but was also rewarded with a purse of P20,000. Molwantwa beat Tshephang Gomotho of Bond Boxing Club in a highly contested battle, winning all eight rounds of the bout on August 8 at Boipuso Hall in Gaborone.

The Master Fitness Centre boxer told MmegiSport that he started boxing whilst doing Form Three, 16, at Pitikwe Junior Secondary School in Lobatse and continued exchanging leather at Lobatse Secondary School (LobSec).

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