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Myekeni Wins Titanic Struggle

Posted on September 14 2010                                              Bookmark and Share
By: WBF

         

 
 

Unbeaten Super Bantamweight Unathi Myekeni extended her unbeaten record to 8 - 0 claiming the World Boxing Federation's woman's title in a titanic battle against the young Renata Szebeledi of Hungary on Sunday September 12.

Szebeledi, a young petite extremely beautiful young lady looked anything but a boxer when she climbed into the ring at the Mdantsane Indoor Arena in East London, South Africa. The fans thought she would be an easy foe for the talented Myekeni. Szebeledi proved everyone in the packed hall wrong putting up a fantastic performance going toe to toe with Myekeni for the full ten rounds.

Both fighters received a standing ovation after the fight, and even though their hero had earned a full world title for East London, it was Szebeledi who was embraced by the crowd. Myekeni won a tough but deserved decision and a rematch would definitely pull in the crowds.

Noni Tenge also fought a game Hungarian lady in undefeated Ilka Agota. The problem for Agota was that she was up against probably the best woman welterweight in the world.

Tenge, who spars with male South African champions, was simply too strong, talented and deadly for the young Agota.

Agota showed tremendous courage when floored by a vicious left hook in round five, and could easily have stayed down to prevent further punishment. Like a true warrior, Agota got up and fought valiantly but to no avail, as the world champion pummeled her against the ropes forcing referee Siya Vabaza to call it quits in round 6.

Special mention must be made of Koko Godlo the promoter and head of KK Promotions for not only putting on an excellent tournament, but also for looking after the boxers so well and even hosting them at his house for an outstanding lunch after the weigh in.


 
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