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There is something about “hometown domination” that few foreign boxing titles can ever quite match! Naturally, when two-superbly conditioned warriors meet for local bragging rights and there’s a championship title throw in as a reward, the Alphabet title gets more than its fair share of international exposure. I think of one of the greatest bout ever seen in this country, was when Phillip Ndou and Cassius Baloyi (2001) fought for an unprecedented ‘best pound-for-pound’ belt and to crown it all there were WBU junior lightweight and WBU featherweight titles in the balance!
There was also Jacob Matlala vs Hawk Makepula, Lehlohonolo Ledwaba vs Cassius Baloyi, Cassius Baloyi vs Mbulelo Botile and Buyani Bungu versus Lehlohonolo Ledwaba. All greats fights and it says something that the November extravaganza at Emperors Palace between IBO world super middleweight champion Isaac “The Golden Boy” Chilemba and Tommy “Tommy Gun” Oosthuizen, is following a similar line, and may soon be sold out before fight time.
Oddly enough there is a fight awaiting us that could, be one of the 2011’s most alluring magnets and when duly considered, it looks like being a classic between southpaw and orthodox boxer. I speak of the 22-year-old Hekkie “The Hexecutioner” Budler (17-0, with 5 knockouts) and Gideon Buthelezi (10-2, with 4 knockouts).
Mind you, the multi-talented Buthelezi, who currently holds the IBO world minimum-weight title, will first need to win his September 18 meeting with the Philippines Juluis Alcos on the “CRUCH TIME” bill at Emperors Palace! According to Elias Tshabalala, the big hitting Buthelezi is up to the task and whereas it is a little soon to talk about Buthelezi facing Budler, the wily old mentor is already viewing 2011 speculatively. “If Hekkie wants a fight we will give him one” said Tshabalala.
A former amateur star, Budler was born on May 18, 1988 and following his vacant IBO world junior flyweight title meeting with the very experienced Juanito Rubillar of the Philippines, in which Hekkie won the title in February 27, 2010, the South African was stung by allegations that the decision had been unfair (though all judges marked the fight for Budler) and six months later, Budler beat the hard fighting southpaw in a return match.
Alas, though no brain-picker was needed, the Budler camp was satisfied with their win and went to Laredo, Texas for what would be the South Africa’s third title defence against ringwise veteran Mexican Evaristo Primeiro. In a close fight, the South African retained his title on points, but after a normally fast-paced bout that went down to the wire.
What of Gideon Buthelezi?
A southpaw, Buthelezi, was born on July 16, 1986 and turned pro in 2006. a good puncher with either hand, Buthelezi won the WBO African minimum-weight title in January 2010, en route to capturing IBO world minimum-weight honours on June 19 against the courageous Ronelle Ferreras. “Buthelezi is a natural talent and I’ve seen enough in him to believe that he could win another world title” said Tshabalala, “but just who’s title that is remains to be seen” he smiled.
September 01, 2010 at 1:17 pm, lourens said:
hi mr terri .was hekkies fight in texas a title defence ?i thought it was a non title fight !!please could ou advise me on this one
September 01, 2010 at 2:47 pm, Britt said:
Very good match-up GGP
September 01, 2010 at 2:55 pm, On the Money said:
title wasnt on the line.
September 02, 2010 at 7:43 am, Terry Pettifer said:
The Budler/Primeiro bout was a’ten rounder’ and not an official title defence, but tell that to someone who was watching the fight.Methinks it was JUST AS WELL a title defence, because he fought his heart out for
the preserving his championship and believe me you, it was Hekkie’s toughest fight!
September 02, 2010 at 9:14 am, Britt said:
Amen Mr.T I watch the fight, what a rumble.
September 02, 2010 at 11:42 am, boxing Mad said:
This would be a match-up. Maybe they could put both the title up.
September 02, 2010 at 11:59 am, boxing Mad said:
AGAIN MY MONEY IS ON BUDLER. THIS IS A GOOD WAY FOR HIM TO HAVE A TITLE IN TWO WEIGHT DEV.
September 02, 2010 at 12:12 pm, lourens said:
would be a good fight ,i think hekkies should edge it.
September 02, 2010 at 12:14 pm, FAN said:
I have to give Budler to fight. If you have been in boxing a while. You know that this will not be the first time they fight each other either.
Never underestimate Budler. He is one of the best we have and he can be having a bad day and look bad. But when he has a good day. Be careful. Be very careful.
September 02, 2010 at 12:17 pm, FAN said:
I have to give the fight to Budler. If you have been in boxing for a while. You know that this will not be the first time they fight each other either.
Never underestimate Budler. He is one of the best we have and he can be having a bad day and look bad. But when he has a good day. Be careful. Be very careful. He will stop you.
September 02, 2010 at 1:13 pm, Duncan said:
Hekkie will beat Buthelezi it is a pitty they don’t fight each other in November 2010.Hekkie is in superb shape and very very fit,compare rounds.Hekkie has what it takes to win this fight.
GOD BLESS BOTH THESE FIGHTERS THIS IS GONNA BE A GOOD FIGHT.
AMEN.
September 02, 2010 at 6:30 pm, Left hook said:
to those who knows boxing Hekkie is a limited boxer with no skills.Buthelezi will be to smart for him.i pick a classy Buthelezi for a ko win.
September 02, 2010 at 9:24 pm, On the Money said:
Sure he has no skills!
He only went 24 rounds with Juanito Rubillar and came out on top. With less then 20 pro fights eperience.
But ja, he is really kak, hey?
September 03, 2010 at 7:34 am, Duncan said:
Left hook you clearly don’t know Budlers track record from amature to the pro ranks.You will be suprised on the night they fight.Budler is one of those guys that can fight and box,he can take what ever you put in front of him.
And if I’m not mistaken Hekkie,Tommy,Jason and few others has revived boxing in South Africa some how.So bring that fight on Hekkie is once again gonna show everybody what it is about.I don’t say it is gonna be a easy fight but Hekkie is a world beater and watch this space Hekkie is gonna be a holder of a few titles in the future.In anycase that is you opinion regarding skill and and and………..we will have to wait and see.
September 03, 2010 at 10:48 am, FAN said:
Left hook.
You must be spoking your socks.
Buthelezi has lost against Budler before and so has his brother Kortman.
Why did he win them did they forget their skills at home that day?
I believe he kocked them out.
Even if it was in the amature ranks.
Here it might be even quicker
September 03, 2010 at 10:57 am, Boxing Mad said:
No man Left hook you make it so easy for us to understand that you are from the Thabalala gym.
Remember what happened to Dlamini. You all said he was going to stop Jason and look what happened.
Budler has what it takes and he will do it.
Mark my words
September 03, 2010 at 2:01 pm, straight right said:
Terry can we please get some clarity. Will we see Budler in the ring in November.
Please this is our boxer. We come from all over South Africa to support this man.
Please keep him out of Nicks hands I believe he would like Budler to fight for him.
September 03, 2010 at 5:49 pm, Left hook said:
guyz please let Golden Gloves make that fight.look i like Budler his one of the nice people in boxing.but that does not mean he can beat Buthelezi.to FAN when did Budler beat Buthelezi?
September 04, 2010 at 7:22 am, Duncan said:
Well we will have to wait and see.Left hook Budler has beaten so many fighters before and Buthelezi is gonna be the next one.
GGP bring that fight on for the November Bill.
Lets see some action from these two boys.
September 04, 2010 at 9:36 pm, Left hook said:
GGP plz put that fight 2getha plz.the ppl want that fight.
September 06, 2010 at 10:58 am, straight right said:
Yes and bring left hook with so I can give him a straight right. When I celabrate Budlers win.
September 09, 2010 at 12:59 pm, fan said:
Why do you not ask him it was in the amature ranks. When Budler beat them and believe me he will do it again.