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Let’s firstly admit that the threatened “Armageddon” at Emperors Palace last night, between reigning IBO world super middleweight champion Isaac “The Golden Boy” Chilemba and his challenger Tommy “Tommy Gun” Oosthuizen was hardly that, but a hard-fought, punishing battle for 12-rounds and if certain observers felt the lack of knockdowns detracted from the fiery action, let them think again! True, though acolytes missed the sight of witnessing either fighter celebrate a victory, which was the pivotal goal of Saturday night’s bill, named “DECLARATION OF WAR”, both warriors left the arena bloodied but unbowed.
I suppose one could call it an alluring fight, certainly on paper, but for reasons of style, neither boxer’s deployment of skills calls for a return match, which could very well end much like the first. “Oh, we’ve already had more than one pundit call for a rematch” said Golden Gloves Promoter Rodney Berman, “but given their level of talent, it won’t happen. Instead they’ll both be taken along slowly and while it’s certain that Tommy will remain at super middleweight, Chilemba actually belongs at the light heavyweight limit and that will be his next international goal.” said Berman.
A pre-fight betting favourite, Oosthuizen at 21 was looking for his first senior world title to accompany his two IBO Youth world titles but to the majority of ringsiders few seemed convinced that he earned it after a 12-rounds of a fight that was more gruelling than it looked with both fighters showing signs of physical wear and tear. Claret showed on the face of Chilemba first and Oosthuizen’s lacerated eye, that he’d injured months earlier bled freely over the last few rounds.
In a nutshell, the fighters respective styles; Oosthuizen a counter-punching southpaw and Chilemba an astute retaliatory banger himself, never figured to make this a contest where they’d look to scrape one opponent off the mat, but take nothing away from either fighter they bravely sought triumph, especially after Tommy had won the first round with a pin-point jab and Isaac, in championship fashion, roared out to win the second. After that the rounds were exceptionally close, as indicated by the final assessment of points, which saw judge Ace Makaluza (SA) score Chilemba a winner 115-113, Judge Deon Duarte (SA), who had the bout even at 114-114 and the UK’s John Coyle, who reckoned the Tommy Gun had got there by 115-113.
Chilemba’s record is now 15-1-1, with 8 knockouts and Oosthuizen 11-1-0, with 8 knockouts.
In the main-undercard bout, Sipho Taliwe and the Philippines Vinvin Rufino put up a lively fight for the vacant WBC International junior lightweight title, which was ultimately won by Taliwe on a split decision, however, it has to be said that the decision, that was initially announced as a draw before being altered when it was became clear there was a mistake with one of the official’s arithmetic. That type of incident, however, always has a lot of muck-spreaders muttering scenes of fiddle-and-fix, though in this case the error was proved to be a bona fide mistake.
If GGP Promoter Rodney Berman’s dream of finding a future African heavyweight champion of the world is ever to be realized, the man who could attain that feat may well be Flo “The Demolition Man” Simba who’s lethal right hand struck the valiant Argentine Mauro Adrian Ordiales like a ‘bolt-from-the-blue’ in the 5th round of their heavyweight fight to knock the rugged 35-year-old veteran completely out at 55 seconds of the round.
Mind you, Ordiales, whose punching ability had previously accounted for 21 of his 22 victims in a record that read 22-7, had every right to be feared and after sustaining two knockdowns in the first round, he fired back a wicked salvo of hooks that proved once and for all that Simba had a ‘chin’ to go with that murderous battery of punches. For a split second it seemed that Simba would go down, but the 22-year-old University student is made of far sturdier stuff and after weathering the storm he scored another two knockdowns in the third and fourth round, before landing that splintering right that looked like it would tear off the good-looking Argentine’s head.
“Sabre’s rapidly becoming this country’s biggest drawcard” said trainer Harold Volbrecht, while the fighter’s manager Brian Mitchell is obviously delighted with his progress and who wouldn’t be after 8 consecutive victories, 7 by knockouts.
In a major surprise, Jason “Badman” Bedeman lost his first fight as a professional when he was halted in the 5th round of a turbulent fight. Faced with a dangerous-hitting Argentine, Daniel Dorrego, the Rosettenville boxer was dropped for an eight count in the opening round but then staged another of his amazing comebacks, winning the second and third rounds and hurting his chunkier-built rival with terrific body shots. Yet just when it seemed that the South African would post the winning punches in the fourth frame, he’s porous defence caused him to suffer two knockdowns, and despite being known for his incredible courage, Bedeman sat out the final tally, causing a look of total bemusement on trainer Manny Fernandes’s face!
To make things worse, the two-time All-African lightweight king then vanished, leaving his trainer searching for hours to locate him. Bedeman now drops to 13-1-2, with 10 knockouts and Dorrega; 30-2-1, with 22 knockdowns.
In the curtain raiser, Bongani Dlamini proved what a great left hooker he is when he halted Joseph Modise in the opening round of their lightweight bout.
November 08, 2010 at 9:53 am, Boxman said:
A draw is a fair assesment of Chilemba vs Oosthuizen fight. Oosthuizen didnt do enough to win the title and Chilemba didnt deserve to loose the title.
November 08, 2010 at 10:31 am, TheReader said:
Ringside at the palace of dreams was amazing as always, dissapointing though in the fact that Jason lost his first fight and that there was no winner in the Chilemba Oosthuizen fight. I think however tht both men would want, and deserve, another go at each other to once and for all make it clear who the better pugilist is as in old bitter rivalry tradition. GGP would have to reconsider the posibility of a rematch.
November 08, 2010 at 10:45 am, Dink said:
Isaac won that fight no two ways about it!!! he was robbed and a draw is no fair way to call the fight it was purely saving for tommy
November 08, 2010 at 10:55 am, Boxman said:
So Dink what was round for round scorecard?
November 08, 2010 at 10:56 am, Britt said:
“May God bless both fighters in the future honestly, I’ll follow both careers from here on and, “YOU KNOW WHAT” they’ both have a lot of work on there hands may they both stay humble, and become friends, how I felt Saturday night, I’ve over come that pain of the draw but hey, I won’t stop supporting my Tommy-Gun, And GGP. Thats the bottom line, The critics may say we’ all have egg on our face’s of the humble pie’ God bless your souls and we humble do relies it was a tough en-counter, and we will stay humble like we always have, Tommy my dear friend enjoy the holiday’ and the Christmas, But may you come back next year, A New Tommy-Gun.
And to Jason’ your nick name has officially change in my eyes to Jason “heart of a Lion” Bedeman.
They fed you to the sharks my friend, back to the drawing board, make a come-back of note.
Flo relax’ your on the right path’ don’t listen to the critics, you can improve you defense and your jaw won’t get in the way !
I say Jason to fight Tsunami!
Bongani to fight Grant please !
GGP I’ll be at you box and dine event please send me the details.
God bless
November 08, 2010 at 10:59 am, Shaun said:
Yes the fight was close but Chilembe won, Flo’s fight was intense was sitting on the edge of my seat and the crowd was fantastic, Jason took some hectic punishment in his fight he done well in rounds 2 and 3 but GAVE UP in round 4 you don’t give up Jason the whole country saw you shaking your head, Sipho done good proud of him! and Dlamini my boy you can be so lucky Grant couldn’t fight because the outcome would of been completely different hoping this fight will still take place i think fourie will give him a gooo God bless peeps.
November 08, 2010 at 11:09 am, Flo Simba Fan said:
BRITT- A AGREE WITH YOU–FLO SIMBA IS ON THE RIGHT PATH, WHAT EVER THE PEOPLE SAY -FLO DID’T FIGHT A “BUM” THIS TIME-IF SOMEONE SAY THAT CAN COME AND KISS MY “BUMMMMM”
November 08, 2010 at 11:12 am, Johnny T said:
Britt 100% they must stay humbly, and you right lots to work on, but both young, I won’t want to see a rematch let them go there diff ways in to diff divisions and then when the got some more title let them fight again, will be even better, Fourie still hasn’t be around at gym, and they say not doing great, but I would love that fight to happen, hope tommy comes back with bang and Jason rest up, God bless you all
November 08, 2010 at 11:13 am, Johnny T said:
Britt 100% they must stay humbly, and you right lots to work on, but both young, I won’t want to see a rematch let them go there diff ways in to diff divisions and then when they got some more titles let them fight again, will be even better, Fourie still hasn’t be around at gym, and they say not doing great, but I would love that fight to happen, hope tommy comes back with bang and Jason rest up, God bless you all
November 08, 2010 at 11:14 am, Johnny T said:
Britt 100% they must stay humbly, and you right lots to work on, but both young, I won’t want to see a rematch let them go there diff ways in to diff divisions and then when they got some more titles let them fight again, will be even better, Fourie still hasn’t be see around at gym, and they say not doing great, but I would love that fight to happen, hope tommy comes back with bang and Jason rest up, God bless you all
November 08, 2010 at 11:29 am, TheReader said:
I’ve just read an article which I think is of great interest to the fans on this web page, seems there will be a panel of judges reviewing the Chilemba vs Oosthuizen fight and deciding on a winner, follow this link to see for yourselves http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/2010/11/08/panel-reviews-drawn-fight-as-both-claim-win. Mr. Terry, is there any truth in this?
November 08, 2010 at 11:52 am, Giovani said:
I said it. Tommy could not beat Isaac. It was a disappointing performance from both but mostly Tommy. Every time Isaac came forward. Tommy duked low or held. Isaac was far too wild. Jumping in with his hands low,if he missed he was wide open. Harold was telling tommy to keep his hands up with he should have told him that during training. What you do in training, you’ll do in a fight. Chelembe should relax, not be so wild,pick his punches more. And he’ll go far. No doubt both have talent but I doubt they’re training correctly. Tommy didn’t keep it long. Everything after the jab. Box and move. 3. 4, 5 punches?
November 08, 2010 at 11:54 am, Giovani said:
And to Jason Bedeman, you’ve done well in south africa. Cuttiere’s no way you should’ve been in that fight. Your opponent was simply on another level. Shame on your managers and match makers
November 08, 2010 at 12:30 pm, Britt said:
Amen to that Giovani’ it hurts a fan seeing a great fighter like Jason “Heart Of a Lion” Bedeman dropping. we want him to be groomed into something outstanding not get punished so soon in he’s career, please be cautious when grooming your fighters.
Pick your opponents carefully in the begging don’t let your faith in the fighter pick the opponents but pick the opponents to he’s skills and ability to fight, at present.
November 08, 2010 at 12:50 pm, iron fist said:
jason is still a champion but next time they shouldn’t put an international fighter that has more knockouts and that heavier if that guy came in on the right weight jason would have knocked him out,we need 2 see a rematch with wit tommy and isaac to determine who is da real champ
November 08, 2010 at 1:13 pm, Dink said:
@Boxman isaac won each and every round i have watched that fight at least three times and i still say isaac won all the rounds that night!
November 08, 2010 at 1:15 pm, Simon said:
I thought Chilembe did enough to edge the fight. As for Jason, people on this site often complain about GGP putting their fighters up against bums. Now Jason fights strong opposition and gets beaten now they all crying. Nobody wants to lose but the fact that Jason stayed down, then left the ring leaving Manny to try and find him for hours afterwards tells me the guy isn’t mature enough for boxing success or defeat. Flo did impress.
November 08, 2010 at 1:28 pm, Classy said:
Jason could have beaten Dorrego! The problem lies with the fact that Manny doesn’t teach a defensive strategy. He was telling Jason to stand in the pocket and trade…WTF? Jason should have run and given away a few rounds and taken Dorrego to the deeper end of the fight. He got sucked into a brawl and his jaw was exposed – again. Jason will not cut it at an international level. His face said it all. When he got knocked down – he didn’t want it! You cannot call him “Heart of a lion” when he clearly didn’t have it!
November 08, 2010 at 1:36 pm, Kt said:
Shew, where do we begin? First of all – i have to say that besides predicting all the fight-outcomes with a win or lose, WHAT should NEVER have been allowed is to re-appoint a DRAW as a WIN, that for me was very unprofessional – and in my opinion I think the Philippine-fighter should have won on points – however, that is probably why i am not a ref or judge
Nevertheless, there was a ‘boxer’ sitting behind me who was cheering on Chilemba – but when he saw that Isaac was not doing as well as he’d hoped, he commented that he would then focus on Oosthuizen to win. If he is reading this – i would like to tell to him the following: Stick with your fighter through thick or thin! when he is down – encourage and stand by him and when he is winning – be grateful that you stood your ground when even the fighter was proving otherwise. But best of all – he should not have been scared of the big guy sitting next to him who clearly had his bet on Oosthuizen, who gave me LIP when I commented towards him not to just change his mind because his boxer was not winning on points. If he had stuck his ground – he wouldn’t of been disappointed as Isaac managed to defend his title!! I USED to support Tommy, but i think all the fame and fortune (as the saying goes) had gone to his head a little – becoming over-confident and perhaps even a little arrogant in the ring. What a pity! He is still however a brilliant fighter and packs punches like no other. He is strong like a bull but i think he needed this draw to bring him down-to-size. WHERE DID ALL THE PEOPLE GO WHEN THE POINTS WERE ANNOUNCED… all the people that were making a noise saying that Tommy was going to put Isaac ‘to sleep’? They were nowhere to be seen. The ones who laugh last – laugh last… laugh the loudest and longest! WELL DONE Isaac!
November 08, 2010 at 1:55 pm, Anton said:
it was k@k boxing !!!!!
November 08, 2010 at 2:40 pm, Boxman said:
Dink if you think Chilemba won every round then boxing is certainly not for you. Do you even know what criteria judges use to score a round? Their were 3 international judges sitting at 3 different sides of the ring and they all scored the fight within 1 round of each other. One had it 7-5 rnds for Tommy, the other 7-5 rnds for Isaac and the other 6 rnds each.
November 08, 2010 at 2:50 pm, Shaun said:
Correction Boxman there was only 1 international judge ring side for thommy and isaac’s fight the other 2 were south african but who cares the fight has come and gone and better opportunities for both fighters coming their way.
November 08, 2010 at 2:57 pm, Boxman said:
Shaun i dont know what you classify as being international but both the SA judges have worked extensively in international bouts both here and abroad, so that to me means that they are international officials irrespective of whether they are SA or not.
November 08, 2010 at 3:10 pm, Classy said:
SA Boxing Buzz on Facebook…look it up and debate it there!
November 08, 2010 at 10:09 pm, Left hook said:
Dink u know ur staff my man.they all know that their gun lost to Golden boy.ha ha ha
November 09, 2010 at 9:57 am, Stephen Castle said:
Kyle Bothma will kick The Badmans ass. Lets get that fight on!
November 09, 2010 at 10:18 am, Dink said:
@ boxman i never questioned the judges qualifications and yes i know how to score rounds in boxing i just happen to disagree with the decision as do most people who know about boxing and were present at the fight
November 09, 2010 at 11:09 am, Santa said:
Stephen Castle… now you talking the biggest load of nonsense! Kyle Bothma’s record speaks for its self, ive seen him fight.. the Badman would eat him alive!
November 09, 2010 at 11:17 am, Boxman said:
@Dink ok so most people disagreed with the result. I know Tommy’s fans disagree and i know Isaacs fans disagree, so doesnt that tell you something? Both sides feel there fighter won so then is’nt a draw then the fairest decision? You cannot let sentiment get in the way of your judgement.
November 09, 2010 at 11:17 am, Boxman said:
@Dink ok so most people disagreed with the result. I know Tommy’s fans disagree and i know Isaacs fans disagree, so doesnt that tell you something? Both sides feel there fighter won so then is’nt a draw the fairest decision? You cannot let sentiment get in the way of your judgement.
November 09, 2010 at 11:21 am, Jono B said:
Hi Classy you obviously where a World class Boxer back in dream land where you fought at 21 years of age at international leve, Ha?
Jason has more heart than you will ever have and to Shuan, Jason was man enough to say he’s man had the better of him and will come back stronger next time.
To get up 3 times shows big heart never mind once.
Have more respect for our fighters.
November 09, 2010 at 2:08 pm, Simon said:
Kyle Bothma is underatted, I’d like to see him fight Jason!
November 09, 2010 at 2:18 pm, Nholo said:
Come on people thats just crazy talk, Jason will eat Kyle alive!
and to Jason i hope you come back strong boy every boxer goes through this sooner or later just depends on you how you will rise from it
November 09, 2010 at 3:00 pm, Johnny T said:
Why don’t kyle bothma, fight Kyle smith, I’ve seen them both fight the same guy in there last two fights, and both fights were close, be good fight for box and dine Jeff, don’t see him kicking jason ass,
November 09, 2010 at 3:13 pm, Craig said:
I’m sorry neither fighter won, a draw was a fair result. A result we didn’t want, but still the most fitting. A rematch is in order. I think Isaac performed the best he could, Tommy can fight better than that. Just my opinion
November 09, 2010 at 3:14 pm, Classy said:
@ Jono B
I look at the game from a fan and critic’s point of view. You obviously share a close friendship or bond with Jason.
That doesn’t change the fact that he got the snot beat out of him on Saturday. That doesn’t change the fact that he took the easy way out of the fight – a knee and not answering the count, and it doesn’t change the fact that Jason may never fulfill his potential! He will be great domestically but his frailties which should have been sorted out in his amateur days are very much there. He has a weak chin and the bad defense and lack of strategy can be blamed on Manny Fernandez! The chin will always be his main weakness but if he went to a smarter trainer he could learn more effective strategy and defense. There are things that he can change within his control – he just needs to be man enough to admit it and make those changes instead of blaming lack of quality sparring partners and other factors!
I like Jason and I think he is a great kid – but his problems will become terminal unless he is willing to sort them out.
This beating was a long time coming!
November 09, 2010 at 4:17 pm, Flo Simba Fan said:
SIMON- JASON WILL KILL KYLE BOTHMA
November 09, 2010 at 6:40 pm, rampage said:
classy i lyk what u saying jason was knocked dwn got up but at da 4th kdown he wasnt even hit in da face’he was still hurt of da previous 1 when he went down and shook his head he quited no boxer quits he hasnt got that big heart of alion if he quits isaac won da fight with 1 point on my card
November 09, 2010 at 6:40 pm, "Uppercut" said:
Boxman I agree with you Oosthuizen didn’t do enough to win the title and Chilemba didn’t deserve to loose the title,
Dink I don’t know what fight you were watching,luckily you are not a judge.
Jason had his first opponent that can take a punch .Jason did not get knocked out he quite ,that just show you he hasn’t got what it takes to become a world glass boxer.If you loose or get K.O. far and square all the best to you ,but if you quite there is not much hope for you.
Flo this was the best I seen him box.Power was great and the determination in his face were great.There are some big things ahead for this MAN.GGP look after Flo the way you guys do and he will one day become champ.
November 09, 2010 at 6:47 pm, Jono B said:
Classy
By saying the “beating was a long time coming” That is just bad tast.
My goodness what Sh#t is that not having a good “CHIN” if 99% of people get hit on the chin they will go down.
Jason went down 4 times that is enough for him to decide to call it.
That is what you call a mature decision and not take more damage.
I guarantee you,Jason will be back stronger and hungry to get back where he belongs.
On top of the World.
November 09, 2010 at 11:09 pm, rampage said:
i dont agree jono b jason wil be back but against bubms again point is a boxer dont quite if you wanna make a brawl out of a fight u got to do it clever not with ur hands down thats just stupid we will c what happens
November 10, 2010 at 7:42 am, Stephen Castle said:
Flo Simba Fan, Jason will never beat Kyle.
November 10, 2010 at 8:44 am, "Uppercut" said:
I don’t know Kyle,but looking at his record he is a light welter .If he lose weight he might be stronger,but it look like he fought only bums.He has not got a knockout punch.The problem with that is if you can not hurt Jason he will take you out.
Maybe this will be a nice comeback fight for Jason next year after his big loss.
November 10, 2010 at 9:41 am, Shaun said:
the bottom line is that Jason should of never fought this guy, his promoter and trainer through him in the sharks den with this one im sorry to say but if they done their homework on Dorrega they would of seen that his not a walk in the park his record says it all im a fan of Jason, but 2 things I believe a boxer shouldn’t never do is… don’t turn your back and never give up! the fight with jason and grant was phenomenal why? Because grant never gave up he kept going to me that is a heart of a lion! But Jason learn from this and move forward you are a very good boxer a very talented one in fact so just keep that head up high
November 10, 2010 at 9:43 am, Classy said:
Jono B:
Tell Michael Katsidis that a chin isn’t important! He is rather limited as a fighter but his chin and heart when under fire bails him out of tough situations and makes him a world class fighter.
If you don’t have a chin you need a good defensive strategy to hide that chin – Amir Khan for example. He hasn’t got a chin but Freddie Roach has instilled a strategy to keep his chin out of harms way and it will get its first test against Marcos Maidana later this month.
November 10, 2010 at 9:46 am, Shaun said:
And come on now are you just looking for attention Stephen Castle Jason will destroy Kyle are you that silly to put your boy in the ring with a hard hitter like Jason, Kyle has taken to much punishment already in his fights i agree let kyle bothma fight kyle smith
November 10, 2010 at 11:06 am, Flo Simba Fan said:
STEPHEN,HE DID IN AMATEUR- OK BY PEET BOTHMA DID AGREE WITH IT,BUT AS THE SAY AMATEUR&PRO IS NOT THE SAME, SO LET’S SEE HE’S BOXING FOR YOU KNOW
November 10, 2010 at 11:29 am, Anton said:
Give joey stiglingh a chance i bet u he will beat KYLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 10, 2010 at 11:35 am, Anton said:
Give joey stiglingh a chance i bet u he will beat KYLE.
November 10, 2010 at 3:30 pm, Flo Simba Fan said:
ANTON-”BEAT” IS NOT THE WORD-HE WILL DESTOY HIM
November 10, 2010 at 3:31 pm, Flo Simba Fan said:
COME ON STEPHEN CASTLE WHAT DO YOU SAY OF “JOEY” VS “KYLE”
November 10, 2010 at 5:52 pm, rampage said:
no he wont
November 10, 2010 at 8:19 pm, Stephen Castle said:
I ahve a fight for Joey, why doesn’t he fight Thanduxolo Dyani??????