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Johnny Muller became Golden Gloves’ latest champion as he destroyed Ronnie Lategan in a single round last night to capture the vacant SA light-heavyweight title at Emperors Palace.
Fighting before a capacity crowd at the “Christmas Cracker” box ‘n dine tournament, Muller abandoned any feeling-out period for all-out attack. He rocked Lategan early with his buzzsaw style and when it became clear that Lategan had little to offer by way of resistance, his corner wisely threw the towel in. The bout was called off at the 1:49 mark.
In easily the best fight of the night, unbeaten Joey Stiglingh maintained his record with a superb eight-round points win over Warren Joubert. Youth was served as the 22-year-old established a good early rhythm and never let up on his way to a split decision win (75-76, 75-76, 76-75). Fighting in the junior-lightweight division, Joubert gave as good as he got, although he let himself down in the fifth by head-butting Stiglingh. He had a point deducted, which ultimately made the world of difference.
Stiglingh, by contrast, was patient and cool as he saw out the fight with a flurry of punches. Remember the name – he’ll go far.
At middleweight, meanwhile, Lee Dyer and Sylvester Zaki turned in what oldtimers would call a barnburner. From the start, it was evident their bout wouldn’t last the distance, Zaki throwing huge left hooks and Dyer countering with his educated right hand.
Dyer, who hails from KwaZulu Natal, finally ended matters in the second and was flailing away with a helpless Zaki on the ropes when the referee called the action off.
After the closeness of their first fight, Ashley Dlamini made certain of matters this time around with a dominant two-round win over Raymond Bloem. Bloem looked strangely listless from the start, while Dlamini got into his stride immediately. Trained by Colin Nathan, Dlamini put Bloem down twice in the second round before Bloem was saved from further assault by the referee.
It was much the same in a welterweight bout between debutants Zane Mundell and Sanele Mbatha. Mundell attacked early and was rewarded in the second with a TKO after Mbatha was twice battered to the canvas.
Brian Mitchell’s debutant, Alexander Jonker, produced the fastest finish of the night, his overhand right at the 20-second mark of the opening round sending Thulani Majola to la-la land.
In a women’s bout that opened the tournament, Rita Mwrebi captured a split decision win against southpaw Shayvonne Pattison. Both gave as good as they got and an appreciative crowd applauded both at the conclusion.
* In an auction for Baby Jake Matlala, R46 000 was raised for three separate items, top price going to a magnificent Brian Mitchell/Nelson Mandela item that included a signed glove.
December 01, 2010 at 9:22 am, Duncan said:
GOOD GOING JOE YOU HAVE THE WORLD AHEAD OF YOU MY BOY.GOODLUCK FOR THE FUTURE BUDDY.
JOHNNY GOOD ON YOU NOW GIVE IT ALL YOU HAVE FOR THE FUTURE GOODLUCK BOET.
December 01, 2010 at 9:32 am, lourens said:
now lets get joey and grant to face off as soon as grant is fit again!
December 01, 2010 at 12:13 pm, The Truth said:
I don’t see how the Joey / Warren was close.
In my eyes Joey won convincingly and didn;t lose a round in my opinion. Joey has a wonderful style and is an excellent boxer.
December 01, 2010 at 12:21 pm, Paul said:
Wonderfull night of boxing well done johnny, however my dissapointed of the night was seeing morne bothma he looked out of shape is he still boxing???
December 01, 2010 at 12:21 pm, Martin said:
What a great night of boxing, thank you GGP. Johnny, you’re certainly back, congrats! Joey, great fight!
December 01, 2010 at 12:22 pm, Temba said:
Johnny my boy, well done Champ! I knew you could do it. Enjoyable night overall, Joey you’re a star.
December 01, 2010 at 12:24 pm, Shawn said:
We’ve just arrived back in Durbs, you didn’t disappoint us Johnny, well done. We had a blast last night, the boxing and the band great.
December 01, 2010 at 12:26 pm, christo said:
Young Muller look in fantastic shape. He is definately in the weight he should be, congratulations to Muller and all other boxers and thank you for an action packed night. I saw what I thought was Muller’s young son (he looks like a minature little Hurrican lol) oh man the look on the little guy’s face with his hands in the air, I had to swallow twice…. Great action, thank you GGP.
December 01, 2010 at 12:27 pm, Jason said:
Overall a good night of action, Stigling, man oh man, he is destined for big things. Johnny you deserve to be the champ and you looked great, congrats.
December 01, 2010 at 12:29 pm, Ross said:
We had a good time, the added bonus was the band, fantastic atmosphere. Well done Muller, I was impressed with your weight loss, you absolutely belong in this division.
December 01, 2010 at 12:38 pm, dennis said:
I have to agree with The Truth, there is no way this could be a split decision. Stigling won the fight, simple as that. Congratulations to SA’s new Champ, Johnny, you did us proud and you looked the part. Christo, I also saw the little guy after Johnny won, you are right, he was shouting, yeeee pappie and throwing his little arms in the air! Great man great! We sat two tables from them and that definately topped the night.
December 01, 2010 at 12:40 pm, Tanya said:
Ah that is so sweet Christo, I didn’t know Johnny had a little son. Thank you GGP, we had a great time. Congratulations to all boxers but expecially to Johnny, well done. Stigling, what can I say, brilliant!
December 01, 2010 at 12:48 pm, Keelan said:
THE HURRICAN IS BACK IN FULL FORCE
December 01, 2010 at 12:49 pm, Nat said:
Wonderful evening, very happy for Muller, I was shouting at the top of my lungs. He is definately back with a bang. Well done also Joey, great fight.
December 02, 2010 at 11:07 am, Payback said:
Hope “Left Hook” wasn’t a betting man, because Colin’s fighters seem to keep winning.
But, there is always hope maybe Colin will throw “Left Hook” another bone to call his own.
Well done Joey, Ashley and Colin.
December 02, 2010 at 4:10 pm, Anton said:
well done joey well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 02, 2010 at 8:07 pm, ronnie the punsher said:
WELL DONE JOHNNY
December 02, 2010 at 8:12 pm, ronnie the punisher said:
well done johnny, you are a good boxer, just keep on boxing like you do and i assure you will keep that belt. you deserve it, God bless HURRICANE.will be supporting you
I THE PUNISHER HAVE FINALLY HUNG UP MY GLOVES, its time for my wife and kids. i will always be in the boxing world though, thanks to all my fans for supporting me.
December 03, 2010 at 10:51 am, Jono B said:
Hi Ronnie
You are a great sportsmen and have a big heart.
You gave SA some of the most exciting fights.
Well done on making the effort on your last outing.
My God Bless you.
December 03, 2010 at 3:45 pm, ronnie the punisher said:
Thank you Jono, i have had my time to shine in the boxing world but it is now time for the others, thanks again for that nice message. God bless you
December 04, 2010 at 9:04 am, Anton said:
well done ronnie God bless u and your Family….
December 06, 2010 at 12:16 pm, Ross said:
Good luck Ronnie, thanks for the great contribution you’ve given boxing in SA.
December 06, 2010 at 6:41 pm, ronnie the punisher said:
Thanks guys boxing will always be in the punishers blood, God Bless
December 07, 2010 at 12:52 pm, Flo Simba Fan said:
RONNIE I HOPE YOU WILL COME VISIT THE LOCAL CLUBS SO THAT YOU CAN ADVICE THE YOUNGER BOXERS
WHAT’S BOXING ABOUT-
December 09, 2010 at 7:07 am, Uncle Jeff said:
Ronnie, you are a true warrior and I know that all your friends, family and associates realise what a loyal, descent and outstanding human being you are. Love and much respect Uncle Jeff
December 09, 2010 at 7:18 am, Uncle Jeff said:
Joey and Warren – your fight on 30 November was a display of boxing not seen in SA for a long …long time. For years to come your fight will be discussed by boxing fans. I could mention every and any punch in the book and state that you I saw that punch in a fight between Joey Stigling and Warren Joubert. Love and respect, Uncle Jeff
December 09, 2010 at 4:26 pm, ronnie the punisher said:
thank you very much my Oom Jeff, for trusting in me and been there all the time, , i will be forever grateful to you for believing in me, God bless you Uncle Jeff,