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SA champion Johnny Muller, left, seen with former IBO champion Hekkie Budler
Trainer Harold Volbrecht is predicting a tough night for his light-heavyweight star Johnny Muller, who defends his title against Rudolf Venter at Emperors Palace on Tuesday.
And why wouldn’t he? Volbrecht used to manage Venter and knows his style inside out.
“He’s a good boxer and he moves well,” said Volbrecht.
For all that, Volbrecht believes Venter is in the wrong division and ought to campaign around the middleweight level. “Ultimately Johnny will be too strong for him, he’s got too much power.”
Muller sparred for 12 rounds on Wednesday night and is already one kilogram below the light-heavyweight limit. He’s had top-class sparring, too, mixing with the like of Flo Simba, Zack Mwekassa and Tommy Oosthuizen.
There is an exciting undercard with all eyes likely to be on unbeaten junior-lightweight Joey Stiglingh (against Sam Sethole).
The rest of the bill:
Epiphane Pipi (Ghana) v Zack Mwekassa (heavyweight, 8 rounds); Takalani Dangala v Warren Joubert (lightweight, 8 rounds); Ronnie Chiloane v Morne Bothma (bantamweight, 4 rounds); Godfrey Mabunda v Bongo Lipembo (welterweight, 4 rounds).
Boxing starts at 7.30pm.
February 24, 2011 at 1:45 pm, fan of the GUN said:
Will it be televised?
February 25, 2011 at 12:30 pm, Simon said:
Johnny will be too strong and has plenty skills. When he and his corner get his fight strategy correct, he’ll always be so hard to beat
February 25, 2011 at 3:23 pm, Rodney Berman said:
Unfortunately it will not be broadcast.
February 28, 2011 at 7:54 am, Boxing Fan said:
Can someone please let me know where can we get tickets?
February 28, 2011 at 8:52 am, Anton said:
will u be abel to buy tickets at the door.and the price.
February 28, 2011 at 12:16 pm, tt said:
what did happend to zan jonker for the bill on the 1st
February 28, 2011 at 12:44 pm, Rian said:
Very disappointing Mr Berman. Although we attend these events we never get to see Johnny’s fights afterwards on tv. Not fair.
February 28, 2011 at 12:46 pm, christo said:
Ag no Mr B, again Muller’s fight isn’t televised, second time now, and this for a SA Title fight???
February 28, 2011 at 12:56 pm, Zain said:
Not televised? Now this is why we questioned the “marketing” of some boxers and others who have to be satisfied with crumbs….
February 28, 2011 at 12:57 pm, Tanya said:
Best of luck for Johnny and Roedolf, I will be cheering for Johnny
February 28, 2011 at 12:58 pm, hercules said:
Agreed Simon, young Muller will be too strong.
March 01, 2011 at 12:59 pm, Adam said:
Best of luck to both fighters, Muller I will be supporting you.