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Unbeaten junior lightweight prospect Joey Stiglingh (9-0, with 5 knockouts) could be on course for a fight with Grant “The Fireball” Fourie (12-2-1, with 7 knockouts). That is if Golden Gloves Promoter Rodney Berman and Stiglingh’s trainer Colin Nathan have their way. “It would be a really compelling fight and providing everyone agrees, we’d like to stage the contest during September at Emperors Palace” said Berman.
A member of the ‘fighting’ Fourie clan, Grant is nephew to the late Pierre Fourie, who fought for the world light heavyweight title on four separate occasions during the 1970’s; twice against Bob Foster and twice against Victor Galindez.
Grant’s father Louie was a fine junior middleweight who many believed had as much natural talent as his older brother but lacked the necessary breaks and dedication to fulfil his potential. That Louie now trains Grant has raised more than a few eyebrows and while no one doubts the Fireball’s level of commitment and skill it is generally felt that the 28-year-old lightweight has yet to realize his potential.
“A bout between Stiglingh and Fourie would be a sizzling encounter and would make a great deal of sense at this junction of their careers” said Berman. GGP matchmaker Ruben Rasodi agrees and has already sounded out the Stiglingh camp with a view to signing the fight. Man-about-boxing Jeff Ellis always has a definite opinion on any subject and being the thorough professional that he is, made a telling comment on the fight.
“Fourie needs to get his career back on track after earlier losses to Jason Bedeman and Sydney Maluleka and a win over an undefeated boxer like Stiglingh would definitely bolster his stocks” said Ellis. “Similarly, if Stiglingh manages to beat Fourie, GGP would know they have a burgeoning young champion and Joey would have placed a new price tag on his incisive knuckles”. Berman supports Ellis’ reasoning and added, “Look, in contests like this there’s no real loser. A victory for Grant would certainly reignite his career, while at the same time give us a clearer indication of how much Joey still has to learn. Conversely a Stiglingh triumph would mean that the 21-year-old Rosettenville fighter has matured at an amazing rate and depending on what happened in the fight, which figures to go down to the wire, Fourie could pick up where he left off and compete in one of either two or even three weight brackets”.
August 03, 2010 at 9:50 am, Britt said:
This would definitely be a fight worth watching’ judging by the odds, well lets go 50-50 on this one. The one’ whom wants it the most on the night, will be granted victorious but it could possible go the distance and become a fe’tish of combinations and exchanges of pure punches, really this is fight worth making a main bout of a box and dine evening, lets hear it from the fans what’s the odds and the predictions?
August 03, 2010 at 10:16 am, lourens said:
this is just what grant needs to get back on track .altought joey has inproved alot over the last couple of months.i think grants experience will swing it in his favour .definitly fight worth making.i agree with britt this is main event material..
August 03, 2010 at 10:23 am, Luke said:
This is an awesome match up, However I do think that Fourie would beat Stiglingh, they both such technical fighters but I think Fourie has a little bit more punching power! this is going to be cracker! My vote – FOURIE
August 03, 2010 at 10:27 am, lourens said:
MR BERMAN ..MAKE THIS HAPPEN PLEASE .
August 03, 2010 at 11:50 am, Roland said:
YES PLEASE! September must HURRY HURRY HURRY!
August 03, 2010 at 12:29 pm, Tanya said:
Wow this should be a great fight. I’m a big Grant fan but Joey has improved so much and can definately take a punch. I don’t think it would be so easy for Fourie to win Joey.
August 03, 2010 at 1:19 pm, Dale said:
Grant needs to knock Joey out to win. because I personally think they fight very very similar! This is going to be a stepping stone for Grant though!
August 03, 2010 at 1:45 pm, Boxing fan said:
Joey is going to give Fourie a fight. Fourie
has wasted so much time. Joey has got just as much experiance as him if we consider his amature days he must have at least 80 to 100 fights on his cards.
August 03, 2010 at 1:46 pm, Boxing fan said:
Go Well Heks we believe you are leaving for America tonight. Enjoy it and Make us proud.
God Bless you.
August 03, 2010 at 2:21 pm, Britt said:
Though he left Friday already? But the only thing that’s bothering is the fact that the fight wont be broadcasted on South-African television.
August 03, 2010 at 2:22 pm, lourens said:
good luck hekkies ,knock em out my boy!!!
August 03, 2010 at 3:03 pm, Simon said:
Fourie vs. Stigling. That would be an awesome fight, especially for lovers of the ‘art’ of boxing. My money would be on Fourie, I think he has a little too much power but it would be a very technical fight. I’d make a serious effort to watch this live.
August 03, 2010 at 3:48 pm, Bongs said:
I agree 100% Simon, they both show the ART of boxing off very well! Very technical!
But may the best man win – no matter whom it is both these boys are true gentelman!
August 03, 2010 at 3:51 pm, Derick said:
For sure Joey is going to give Fourie a fight we all know that, but I reckon Grant at this stage is as hungry as a Lion hunting for prei… So go boytjie – do us proud Fouritjie!
August 03, 2010 at 7:22 pm, Jono B said:
I must say, I have seen Stigling as a amateur And he was a great Joburg and SA Champ.
The Boy always had a good attitude when going in to a fight.
I think Fourie wiil have to fight for he’s Moneys here.
Fourie is a great looking Boxer in my eyes and boy he has heart.
Look if you can take big punches from Jason Bedeman, then you know the boy has fight in him.
Good luck to both fighters and well done to GGP.
August 04, 2010 at 5:15 am, fan of hot box said:
I’m a huge joey fan and would hate to see these guys fight now. But Been at hot box from the time fourie was there what a great kid too, Fourie use to eat joey up in sparring .
August 04, 2010 at 10:50 am, Keep It Real said:
Sparring is not fighting…..
August 04, 2010 at 10:57 am, Soul said:
Yeah I reckon Jason’s toughest fight to date has been Fourie…. but honestly I hope Fourie shows his true potential now because he deserves to be on top! I sure that Joey learnt some good tips for Fourie in sparring that’s why the fight so similar!
August 04, 2010 at 1:18 pm, lourens said:
remember joey has improved a lot since the days when grant was still at hot box!!
August 05, 2010 at 1:57 pm, Deon said:
Will the Fourie and Stigling fight be on the 18th September bill? When can we book our seats! My 2c Fourie will WIN!
August 10, 2010 at 4:44 pm, anton said:
Joey just do your best we know u will win!
August 11, 2010 at 7:50 am, Shaun said:
Is this fight defiantly happening? When? where? how? I support Grant Fourie all the way I am a huge fan and think that Grant will come out victorious!
August 11, 2010 at 7:57 am, Dale said:
All Grant needs to do is want this more! He has the skills and techniques to make him a great boxer! I hope Fourie gives Joey a run for his money so that all the critics out there will be proven wrong!
August 11, 2010 at 8:12 am, Bongs said:
We wanting to book seats, tables whatever it is please give us more info on this fight,FIREBALL – we behind you alllllllll the way Mr.
August 11, 2010 at 8:19 am, Andrew said:
All I want to know is…. Who challenged who here…. I have a funny feeling the Hot Box gym challenged… For what its worth I think Grant will beat Joey hands down!
August 11, 2010 at 8:24 am, Roland said:
The Fireball is tuff man, im a huge fan of the Badman and I personally think that Fourie was Bedemans toughest fight to date! So therefore I think Fourie will come out victorious in this one… He deserves to be on top!
August 11, 2010 at 12:21 pm, boxing fan said:
Hi all the Budler fight will be on supersport two on Saturday mornong at 3:00 in the morning. Go Hex go.
August 11, 2010 at 1:19 pm, Derick said:
Awesome news! Best of luck HEX!
August 13, 2010 at 5:48 pm, Terry Pettifer said:
I’ve been reliably informed that the proposed Stiglingh/Fourie bout, which we hoped could take place on the undercard of our September 18 bill, will not happen. Apparently the Fourie camp only want to return to action in November. Pity, it may have been a lively encounter.
August 16, 2010 at 1:35 pm, Dale said:
So does this mean Fourie/Stigling fight is happening in November?
August 19, 2010 at 8:22 am, EXCITED FAN said:
JOHNNY KOEN IS BACK AND REARING TO GO……. JOHNNY IS A STRONG JUNIOR WELTER NOW.. HE WILL BE COMPETING AT LIGHTWEIGHT AND IS WILLING TO FIGHT ANY OF YOUR LIGHTWEIGHTS… GIVE THE BOY A CHANCE….
September 13, 2010 at 3:18 pm, boxing expert said:
Johnny my boy when you stop your nonsense and you know what im talking about, then you can come back and fight. Get your heart back because you have lost your heart for this game.