All systems are ready for three local boxers who are going take part in the Thriller in Tzaneen Boxing Tournament to be held at the Nkowankowa Sports Grounds on Sunday (13th).
The local delegation will be led by the well-travelled Raider Muleba, who will be fighting for the national title against Kholosa Ndobayeni. The other two boxers are Khodani "Cena" Nephalama and Tsumbi Mbedzi. They are all confident that they will win their fights.
The soft-spoken Mbedzi, who will be making his professional debut during the tournament, said that nothing would stop him from winning his fight on Sunday.
Local female title challenger Raider Muleba reiterated that she was going to take the belt home on Sunday. "I am wrapping up my training this week, and I am ready for war. All that is on my mind is Kholosa Ndabayeni, nothing else. I am coming for you, girl," she said.
Meanwhile, boxing promoter Mr James Manghabia Mathonsi said that the tournament was not going to be held on Saturday but would be held on Sunday. "Saturday is reserved for the weigh-in and the tournament starts at 14:00 on Sunday. This is a very historical event because our own girl from Limpopo, Raider Muleba, will be fighting for the national championship title right here in this province," he said.
Mathonsi added that tickets for the tournament cost R100 for adults, R50 for the youth and R250 for VIP seats.