Seven pro-bouts in total provided fans with toe-to-toe and nailbiting action as boxers tried to outsmart their opponents.

As expected it was the Nazeem Gada versus Anele Makwelo bout that had everyone on their toes. Makwelo, only with five pro fights under his belt, displayed ring craftiness and signs of a complete boxer who is at ease with both power punching and skilful manoeuvre. Makwelo who is the current flyweight Baby Champ series boss, took a unanimous points decision and probably began a journey to SA championship.

In the first bout Strand’s Xolani “Ta Xi” Mjikelo suffered two knockdowns in round one against Buntu Makrwana in a junior fly division contest fought at a high pace.

Mjikelo’s gallant comeback could not sway the judges but certainly won adoration from his vocal band of supporters. He had Makrwana in all sorts of troubles but could put him on the canvas.

Sandile “Killer” Ngwenze’s knockout in the fifth round by Port Elizabeth’s Makhosi Zwengu put a damper on what was otherwise a jovial mood – many fans could not believe Ngwenze kissed the canvas and seeing the referee waving him out.

Xolani “Kid Cool” Dyantyi taught Thembinkosi Dike from Langa some boxing lessons in their junior featherweight fight. Dike should consider hanging up his gloves because the way Dyantyi punished him proved that he has nothing to offer in the ring.

Another bright star of the tournament is Kelvin Louw who faced and knocked out Xolisa Nkqintamo in the third round.

The fight was sponsored by Lombardi Foods and promoter Charles Bashin Mjikelo was excited with the turnout and performance of the ringmen.

“The boxers gave us our money’s worth and I am sure we will bring more tourneys to Strand in the future,” said Mjikelo.

Fight supervisor Mickey Klaas gave the tournament thumbs.”It was well attended and the boxers showed desire to be in the ring. We congratulate Mr Mjikelo for staging such a wonderful event without any hiccups,” said Klaas.

. On a sad note the ringside fraternity has been sent to mourning with the death of Mdantsane’s Samora Msophi who died on Monday night after being knocked out by Mfundo Gwayana on Friday night. On behalf of fight fans across the country Vision Sports sends condolences to the Msophi family.