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Pssst!…Want to see the next generation of local ring stars ply their belligerent trade on Saturday night? Well, the scalpers are out and if fight fans still want to purchase much sought after tickets for the “DECLARATION OF WAR” tournament at Emperors Palace this weekend, should make sure they get to Computicket in the next two days or risk the possibility of seeing the 5-bout card marked ‘full-house’.
Oh yes, Golden Gloves Promoter Rodney Berman, in characteristic hyperbole has promised we’ll be talking about the main fight; which is between IBO world super middleweight champion Isaac “The Golden Boy” Chilembe (15-12) and Tommy “Tommy Gun” Oosthuizen (11-0) for years! “A natural needle-match” said Berman, whose track record is pretty high in accuracy despite all the fanfare and carefully modulated hype.
Make no mistake, said-sacks and the normal crowd of sceptics all too accustomed to rainbows that fade have had their say, muttering this evening’s main-course could be sensational (the Grudge element) or stink out the joint if both men bridle their aggression in favour of a more defensive or tactical battle.
Methinks not, however! There have been too many fiery undertones to this engagement and the fact that the 21-year-old challenger referred to Chilemba’s manager Jody Solomons as his girlfriend, really angered the champion who vowed to give the Van Dyk Park battler the hiding of his life.
Oosthuizen too, is keen for battle and to add a fourth title to his two IBO world youth crowns and WBA Pan African belt. “Chilemba’s not in Tommy’s class” said the Tommy Gun’s manager/trainer Harold Volbrecht.
Promoter Berman has pointed to two factors that have seen his promotional group’s ongoing success. “We constantly fill up Emperors Palace because we’re giving them the best in boxing entertainment” said Berman. “Then too, look at the ages of our top performers; between 20 and 26 and that bodes exceptionally well for the future” said Berman, whose marquee heavyweight sensation Flo” The Demolition Man” Simba takes on his first overseas opponent in the dangerous hitting Mauro Ordiales (23-7, with 22 knockouts), while two time All-Africa lightweight champion Jason “Badman” Bedeman faces up to Argentina’s rock-hard Daniel Alberto Dorrego (29-2, with 21 knockouts).
Former two-time IBF junior lightweight champion Malcolm Klassen (24-5-2) squares up to Vinvin Rufino (29-11-13) of the Philippines in a 12-round bout for the vacant WBC international junior lightweight crown.
October 31, 2010 at 6:52 pm, Emilio said:
I must say Golden Gloves you guys are the people that make boxing great in South Africa.
Our future Champoins are all on your bills, well done.
November 01, 2010 at 5:24 am, Terry Pettifer said:
KIND WORDS EMILIO! HOPE YOU ARE NOT FAR OFF!
November 01, 2010 at 9:00 am, Jono B said:
Hey Guys it’s fight weekend coming up,just cant wait.
SA Boys in action, make us proud
November 01, 2010 at 9:46 am, britt said:
Ji Hoon Kim got T.K.O yesterday first round by Leonardo Zappavigna….hahaha
November 01, 2010 at 10:23 am, fan of the GUN said:
Britt, so he should’ve rather taken the Bedeman fight? Can’t wait for Saturday evening. Everyone got their tickets?
November 01, 2010 at 10:53 am, britt said:
Hope you have mine! haha- GGP could see in the Sun today,thats how Emperors is going to look Saturday night…. like a halo around Tommy-Gun’….Sorry Isaac… About 131 hours,7860min,471600sec. to your destruction boet.
November 01, 2010 at 12:40 pm, Flo Simba Fan said:
Britt,
Nice said about the Halo
November 01, 2010 at 12:54 pm, fan of the GUN said:
Of course I’ve got yours Britt !!!!
November 01, 2010 at 2:02 pm, Giovani said:
2 Things that I am worried about. The first doesn’t have anything to do with golden gloves but long term i think it does. On saturday night on live tv nick du randt showed a zap, middle finger right into the camera. Is boxing sa gonna punish him for that? Seems like loyiso knows nothing about boxing. Then how can he allow lategan and muller to contest the light heavy title? Muller has never fought as a light heavy or cruiser even? I see dark days ahead for boxing in south africa. What kind of example is du randt setting out. What message is he giving the viewers and young boxers?
November 01, 2010 at 2:33 pm, Britt said:
What’s bothering me giovani is that show did not have 50 people there for an IBF eliminator, give it it’s credit ! IBF is big, please correct me if I’m wrong but it seems to me GGP is winning the title for the best promoters in Africa by far?
And for what it’s worth Bronco saying he went Tow by Tow with Donking, please catch a wake up Donking don’t need Bronco, Bronco needs Donking.
November 01, 2010 at 3:48 pm, rampage said:
uncle t will bongani dlamini and joseph modise fight on saturday i believe so?
November 01, 2010 at 4:02 pm, fan of the GUN said:
A question to any X-boxers out there. How are the nerves and the butterflies when you enter the final week before a big fight? What goes on with your training? Do u taper down a lot, get mentally prepared?
I’m a Comrades runner, and in the last weeks we slow down tremendously, and just rest rest rest. Would love to hear how boxers do things.
November 01, 2010 at 4:40 pm, Bjorn said:
Nick Durandt is the best trainer in South Africa you can say whatever you want facts is facts BEST!!! His cockyness makes everything exiting how boring would a fighting sport be without him with gay trainers, always being all nice with each other hugging, Britt don’t get all agressive everytime someone says Tommy’s gonna lose, everyone can do and say what they want!!!!!!
November 01, 2010 at 5:18 pm, Britt said:
And so can I Bjorn, thank you very much.
November 01, 2010 at 7:35 pm, "Uppercut" said:
Giovani,as you say nothing to do with GGP.ON Saturday Danie Venter boxed in kibler park.He got hit below the belt,ref shout stop,Ilunga game forward hit him ,ref shout stop again,Ilunga knock Danie out.After 30 seconds Danie came up .The ref gave him 5 minutes to recover and tell him to box on.Since when do any boxer take a 5 minute break after been K.O. and then told to box.The ref didn’t know what he was doing nor did the BSA official on duty.Danie could have been hurt,but what does BSA worry its not them getting hurt.They will just wash there hands and go on.
November 01, 2010 at 7:40 pm, Giovani said:
Bjorn you dont know wat you’re talking about do you! Nick du randt is not the best. He is the best in Hillbrow but not the best in south africa. Unfortunately a lot of people look up to him.Him showing us the middle finger into the tv camera sets a very bad example. Do you know what would have happened to him if he did that in germany, england, america or australia? He would’ve been in big shit. What do think what kind of message does he send out to the public and to aspiring young boxers? Boxing’s supposed to be a gentleman’s sport. Nick has never even boxed. He know BSA wont touch him. I see dark times ahead for south african boxing. Yes GGP is the best promoter in Africa.
November 01, 2010 at 7:47 pm, Johnny T said:
Uppercut, was there sat and was shocking bsa a joke, and fighters are not taken care of, dark days have been coming for a long time, its just getting worse, going to start losing good fighters to things like efc, but saturday was shocking, I hope they fight again
November 01, 2010 at 7:55 pm, Giovani said:
Uppercut. I guarantee you that boxing in south africa is getting worse and worse.BSA is being run by a bunch of unqualified wankers.Loyiso is in charge but he is pathetic.Nick du randt does what he wants in south african boxing.I’m just so fed up with it all.Good luck to muller and lategan but let me explain something to you.muller has never fought at light heavy.He’s always fought as a heavy weight.So to go from 90.8kg down to 79kg? Lategan is not world class but Do you know what will happen to muller if the fight goes past 8 rounds, and its a punishing fight.He’ll be weight drained and dehydrated.He’ll end up the same way as Paul Ingle and Gerald Mclellan.Boxing SA doesn’t even know these things.If they did,then they wouldn’t sanction it.
November 01, 2010 at 8:35 pm, Britt said:
Sipho ‘Tsunami’ Taliwe fighting in place for klassen
November 01, 2010 at 8:39 pm, Jono B said:
Hi Fan of the Gun
What do you mean Ji hoon kim should of taken Bedeman insted?
Jason is a thinking fighter alot more than you think.
November 01, 2010 at 8:53 pm, "Uppercut" said:
If BSA are paying Loyiso they must start looking for someone els because they are waisting there money.At this moment in time Loyiso are worth less than the paper his name is written on .He is a disgrace to the sport of boxing.BSA get someone that know how to do there job,not a big mouth in a suite that knows nothing .
November 01, 2010 at 9:02 pm, "Uppercut" said:
The winner between Johnny and Ronnie must give the no 1 rated boxer in the light heavy weight a chance to fight.That is if BSA for some reason don’t change the ratings to there liking .Roedolf Venter stands a good chance against anyone of them.
November 01, 2010 at 9:05 pm, Johnny said:
If you want to see Boxing in South Africa Chance make Harold The head of BSA .
November 01, 2010 at 9:18 pm, "Uppercut" said:
Bring back the old gun off all Stan christodoulou
November 01, 2010 at 9:46 pm, Giovani said:
Harold you say? No. I’m sure harold’s a nice guy but I dont think he has what it takes to be in charge of boxing south africa. He is a trainer and a manager. Golden Gloves are in a position to do something about this. Its all just messed up. And what does it help to complain to the minister de sport? Because what does he know about boxing? Nothing. Rodney Berman is a powerful promoter world wide. He should do something about this. He is the only promoter with international knowledge. Boxing in south africa is becoming a circus. I’m not being funny but i think i can do a much better job than loyiso and his band of brothers.
November 02, 2010 at 7:03 am, Flo Simba Fan said:
UPPERCUT-YES BRING IN OLD STAN
November 02, 2010 at 7:38 am, Terry Pettifer said:
PRE FIGHT MEDICAL TO BE HELD AT 64 THE PALACE, (SITE OF THE OLD MONZOON LAGOON)
November 02, 2010 at 7:44 am, Classy said:
I should be in charge of BSA!
November 02, 2010 at 8:20 am, fan of the GUN said:
when Terry ?
November 02, 2010 at 8:29 am, Stephen Castle said:
Boxing count sell out of 3500 tickets with a week to go. But EFC sold 7000 tickets. Boxing is in big trouble. Next year will be a very bad year for boxing……
November 02, 2010 at 8:39 am, "Uppercut" said:
Yes Stepen boxing will be in trouble if the no good people that run it stay in charge .But lets not talk about EFC as a sport .If you think throwing to animals in a gage and try to kill each other is a sport then you as a person got a problem.Boxing is a art EFC is for a very disturb person with no morals in life
November 02, 2010 at 8:55 am, fan of the GUN said:
what tips can we as the fans give BSA and promoters to make boxing and tournaments more attractive?
I would say more advertising … bill boards etc.
November 02, 2010 at 9:06 am, Jono B said:
Hi “Uppercut”
I respect your opinion about MMA, but you are wrong.
I am a Big Boxing fan that is my first love of sport.
MMA has many tactical elements and not to be rude. You know the saying dont speak out of turn, if you know nothing about it.
Boxing will never died.
All great fight start on there feet.
November 02, 2010 at 9:09 am, lourens said:
17dec 2010 billy the kid vs ruben groenewald now there is a fight to watch not lategan vs muller
November 02, 2010 at 9:28 am, Jonathan said:
BSA should support the promotors with marketing.
Marketing is every thing in any business, the more people know what is happening, the more fans want to get involved.
Like to day there is a weigh inn, why are fans not makeing a plan to go through to support there fighters? because people do not know.(Marketing)
November 02, 2010 at 10:08 am, Left Hook said:
Stephen maybe they must make you head of BSA, maybe YOU will sell more tickets,
November 02, 2010 at 10:38 am, Britt said:
Mr. T is the Pre-fight medical today
November 02, 2010 at 10:54 am, Britt said:
Lourens how about Thabiso and Billy?
and let Ruben and Flo have a catch weight fight ?
November 02, 2010 at 11:10 am, Giovani said:
mma is a growing sport and yes those guys do train. They work on different styles,groundwork. Stand up etc etc. But at the end of the day its just a street fight. A street fight with a referee. It might take over from boxing if things here continue like they do. But in the rest of the world like America and some European countries boxing will rule because of the people in charge.
November 02, 2010 at 11:15 am, Britt said:
Amen to that Giovani
November 02, 2010 at 11:28 am, Britt said:
I suggest GGP creating a Facebook page for all the fans’ we could chat on line get to know the Cyber-fighters and best of all make very interesting fight suggestions ?
Any support on this?
November 02, 2010 at 11:49 am, fan of the GUN said:
GGP Facebook page will be cool! Then maybe topics can be created and discussed there.
November 02, 2010 at 1:06 pm, Jonathan said:
Facebook page sounds good.
Golden Gloves is worth having one alot of people are on it.
Does any one know how the pre weigh inn went today?
November 02, 2010 at 1:10 pm, Jono B said:
Mr “T”
How did Tommy look at the pre medical and Isaac?
The place must of rocked with tension.
November 02, 2010 at 1:55 pm, Britt said:
Mr.T could you post pictures of this electrifying event which took place today?
November 02, 2010 at 2:08 pm, lourens said:
hi britt
thabiso is doing a mandatory defence against daniel on the 05nov
November 02, 2010 at 2:09 pm, Britt said:
Thats Friday night ?
Lourens.
November 02, 2010 at 2:14 pm, lourens said:
thats right .they fighting at the icc in durban ,check out daniel bruwers website for the fight details
November 02, 2010 at 3:00 pm, Giovani said:
I think thabiso will stop bruwer in about 8 rounds. What do you guys think?
November 02, 2010 at 3:06 pm, Britt said:
Giovani’ I guess after he was dropped by Sean Santana, I don’t know hey’ and the Rock is a killer. MMMM’
I think Bruwer on Points decision! I don’t know hey’ catch 22.
Don’t depend on my prediction it’s not accurate, haven’t seen Thabiso fight as yet.
But know a lucky Sunday Punch could make a difference.
November 02, 2010 at 3:19 pm, lourens said:
judging om bruwers last outing .its difficult to see him beat thabiso .i think if daniel doesn`t stop him in the first 6 then thabiso will take it ,worried about daniels fitness
November 02, 2010 at 4:02 pm, Britt said:
Methink, GGP wont make a mistake sighing Charles Oosthuizen’ to your fighters list’
well thats just my opinion’
November 02, 2010 at 4:10 pm, Giovani said:
who’s charles oosthuizen?what weight is he? And why is it a mistake?
November 02, 2010 at 4:44 pm, Southpaw said:
Charles Oosthuizen is Tommy “Tommy Gun” Oosthuizen’s Brother, Heard alot about him, Not sure bout the weight but have heard that he can box, Must be in the blood, as their father was a Champion Boxer as well!
November 02, 2010 at 6:02 pm, Stephen Castle said:
Vote The Peoples Champ as the new CEO of BSA!!!!
November 02, 2010 at 6:03 pm, Stephen Castle said:
I want the job, come on GGP, help a brother out.
November 02, 2010 at 6:41 pm, Johnny said:
Daniel must win or loose on pionts Friday if that is the case Ruben and Daniel will fight, IF he looses by KO or TKO there will be no fight and Ruben will then fight Santana ,but you newer Know with BSA They will let Daniel fight no matter what.
November 02, 2010 at 7:08 pm, Giovani said:
Sure Steven. I’m sure you’re a good lad but I think you have in a way betrayed us. Why do you work for MMA All Africa? Is it the money or what? I thought you’re an aspiring professional boxing coach? Whats going on? Johnny. Bruwer’s best days are behind him. He wont be able to last 12 rounds with thabiso. He’ll get stopped before round 8, then he’ll probably retire.2 years out the ring messed him up.He has himself to blame because he’s not a disciplined athlete.
November 03, 2010 at 7:07 am, Boxman said:
Please God save us from Steven Castle and his ego!!!!!!!!!
November 03, 2010 at 7:45 am, Britt said:
LoL I agree’ Charles Oosthuizen is a killer’ he fights in the middle weight division.
November 03, 2010 at 7:58 am, lourens said:
daniel and ruben will fight on the 17dec 2010 for the wbf international title at emerald casino no matter what the out come of friday night is.i think that fight is a last change for both fighters to prove what they worth
November 03, 2010 at 8:05 am, Britt said:
Lourens’ I beg to differ with your comment the rules state if you get K.O you must sit out for at least 6 months I stand under-correction though.
November 03, 2010 at 8:41 am, Giovani said:
you’re right Britt but nick du randt has a lot of influence over BSA so i wont be surprised if they let him fight rubin
November 03, 2010 at 8:43 am, Giovani said:
Boxman just relax. Steven Castle is only joking. Nothing wrong with that. He’s alright castle
November 03, 2010 at 8:52 am, lourens said:
sorry britt .you are right ,thanks for the information .lets hope he doensnt get ko`d .ruben and daniel will be a good fight
November 03, 2010 at 9:02 am, "Uppercut" said:
Britt sorry to disagree with you .If you get K.O to the head it is a 60 day layoff.If its to the body its a 30 day layoff.I stand under-correction as well.
But if you were at Saturdays fights you would see no one nose there rules
When Danie got K.O. illegally the referee gave him 5 minutes to rest and box on.
So Britt with BSA anything are possible .
November 03, 2010 at 9:19 am, Britt said:
don’t like politics but it seems like Governments attitude is manifesting in our boxing Union.
November 03, 2010 at 11:16 am, left hook said:
Please don’t put Stephen Castle in BSA,
just give them real CASTLE to drink maybe ,they will come right
November 03, 2010 at 11:43 am, Britt said:
‘ My opinion they should get someone like Andre Thysse to join the BSA,
November 03, 2010 at 12:01 pm, Stephen Castle said:
Well at least “Left Hook” spelt my name right, Boxman not so much. Ego?? For sure…lol. Khotso Motau to fight daniel or ruben for the title 17th, how about that!!!!
November 03, 2010 at 12:04 pm, Stephen Castle said:
Giovanni, I am an offical for EFC Africa, still training fighters…. Has Colin Nathan, Nick Du Rant also betrayed you, as they also involved in MMA???
November 03, 2010 at 12:14 pm, Boxman said:
Guys i think some of you need to firstly fimiliarise yourselfs with the SA Boxing Act before posting comments. No one can just join or be placed on the board. The minister appoints the board after consulting with the stakeholders. The board then inturn appoints the CEO. Maybe GGP can place a copy of the Act on this site.
November 03, 2010 at 12:21 pm, Boxman said:
Stephen, Steven, Stefanus…..whats in a name? LOL
November 03, 2010 at 12:29 pm, left hook said:
Stephen–LOL
November 03, 2010 at 1:10 pm, rampage said:
guys makabu who k o’d danie on saturday is very very strong same built as mchunu just more skill and can punch 10 tyms harder,khotso will be better now after he went 4 da opperation,what do u people think of dlamini and modise?
November 03, 2010 at 1:21 pm, Giovani said:
Colin nathan? I think my girlfriend knows more about boxing than him. Du randt should be banned from boxing. He wont try any of his shit in america or europe cause they’ll bann him for life. Here he’s allowed to show the middle finger on tv. He’s a disgrace to boxing. This isn’t WWE. Its professional boxing. People like you colin and nick all wanna jump the fence as soon as boxing here goes through a bad patch. Nick’s not stupid. He’s trying to create a job for himself when his boxing career’s over. Good luck to you but i never looked at you as a boxing man.
November 03, 2010 at 1:22 pm, Britt said:
Modise ” to bring the upset ‘ to the table
November 03, 2010 at 1:53 pm, rampage said:
britt you now your boxing very well,i think exactly da same.how do u rate his trainer gert as 1 of da top trainers in south africa?
November 03, 2010 at 2:25 pm, Britt said:
well’ to me he’s definitely in the top 3 ”’ alongside ‘ Harold ‘ Manny’
Hope i’m not offending any one with this comment thats just my personal point of view’
Thank you very much Rampage’ complement kindly accepted ‘
what happen to the facebook page idea people?
would love to get to know the fans!
November 03, 2010 at 2:37 pm, Boxman said:
Giovani you seem to have an opinion about everything and everyone. Personally i think SA needs someone like Nick. His flamboyant, arrogant and aggressive but can back it up with the fighters he has. With the current state of boxing in SA any media attention we get from Nick, whether positive or negative is good. He is one of the most popular personalities is SA boxing.
November 03, 2010 at 2:40 pm, rampage said:
pleasure britt,i agree with you,whats your full name?
November 03, 2010 at 2:53 pm, Flo Simba Fan said:
GIOVANI U SAY THAT POOR NIC”THE PRI….”IS CREATING HIM A ANOTHER JOB AFTER HIS CAREER IS OVER. I THINK HE MUST GO TO THE CIRCUS AS A CLOWN
November 03, 2010 at 3:03 pm, Britt said:
Rampage’ why ?
confidential reasons that information cant be published for the time being!
God bless
November 03, 2010 at 3:52 pm, Flo Simba Fan said:
RAMPAGE, WE UNDER COVER
November 03, 2010 at 3:55 pm, Britt said:
Undercover for reasons.
November 03, 2010 at 4:21 pm, Giovani said:
boxman if you think nick’s arrogance, aggression and swear words and middle fingers are good for boxing them i’m sorry to say this but you’re just like him. Nowhere in the world do you see boxing trainers or managers with his attitude. Its boxing, not WWE. Boxing’s a gentleman’s sport not a sport for clowns which is what nick is
November 03, 2010 at 7:10 pm, "Uppercut" said:
Stephen Khotso Motau maybe can punch but one thing has been proven over and over ,he can not take a punch.Rampage makabu did not knock Danie out.I don’t know what you call that what happened.
November 04, 2010 at 7:33 am, LEFT HOOK said:
A FIVE MINUTE REST
November 04, 2010 at 11:09 am, iron fist said:
what do you think of jason kinnear?he looks stronger since he left nick durandt
November 04, 2010 at 3:52 pm, Iron Fist said:
what do you guys think of Jason “NO FEAR” Kinnear? thats a boxer that golden gloves should sign he has alot and will be a future champion
November 04, 2010 at 7:39 pm, rampage said:
sorry made a mistake,got tko’d and got punished badly
November 04, 2010 at 8:04 pm, iron fist said:
rampage who are you talkin about?