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Action man Johnny Muller makes his long-awaited comeback on Wednesday
Johnny Muller’s comeback marks the highlight of promoter Jeff Ellis’ “Christmas Cracker” tournament at Emperors Palace on Wednesday (7.30pm).
The popular light-heavyweight hasn’t fought since his shock stoppage defeat to Tshepang Mohale in June – a wild three-round affair – and is itching for action. He’s likely to get some against a man who trades by the name “Hard Man”, Donald Kompampa of Zambia, who boasts a 4-2-1 record.
“Everyone loves Johnny, so we had to make a plan,” said Ellis, whose African Ring Promotions will be working in concert with Golden Gloves this week. “We’re all anticipating a big performance. He wants to make a statement.”
The six-bout bill looks compelling and promises loads of action, not to mention KOs – a trademark of Ellis’ popular box ‘n dine events.
Having rebounded nicely since back-to-back defeats in 2010, Warren Joubert (18-2-3) gets another chance to impress against Koos Sibiya, an in and out performer who six years ago challenged for the SA junior-featherweight title. Joubert never lets the fans down and this fight represents a great opportunity to end the year with a flourish.
Unbeaten Adam De Moor, who flattered to deceive in his last outing, also has a chance to end 2011 on a high when he goes in against Emmanuel Ndou. De Moor says he’s fit and raring to go and will be confident of win number four.
Meanwhile, at heavyweight Kevin Lerena looks big and strong as he heads towards his professional debut against Justice Salinga (2-1). He recently helped Michael Grant out with sparring and is said to carry a decent punch. The one-time jockey is now a fully-fledged heavyweight who says he wants to break the door down. Wednesday night he gets his turn.
Welterweights Zane Mundell and Shaun Ness will engage in a welterweight four-rounder that has had everyone talking, while unbeaten lightweight star Zan Jonker (5-0) opens the show against tough Keith Nkosi.
November 28, 2011 at 10:37 am, Britt said:
I feel Justice Salinga is going to be to much for Kevin Lerena Salinga a very heavy hitter ‘
November 28, 2011 at 12:40 pm, Tanya said:
Looking forward to this, see you all there!
November 28, 2011 at 2:45 pm, Heavyweight said:
Mr Berman will the “Christmas Cracker” event be broadcasted live on Supersport?
November 28, 2011 at 3:38 pm, Bruce said:
I will be there on Wednesday, good luck to all boxers. Looking forward to see Mullers cimeback.
November 28, 2011 at 10:32 pm, 'chin' said:
Jhonny and keith to win by K O!!!!!
November 29, 2011 at 6:20 am, fanie said:
Johnny should just stay focussed and box like we know he can. Best of luck to all you guys, Zan, Adam and all. See you all at Emperors!
November 29, 2011 at 7:42 am, Flo Simba fan said:
THIS IS THE FOLLOWING BOXERS THAT I WILL PUT MY MONEY ON
1.SHAUN NESS
2.KEITH NKOSI
3.ADAM DE MOOR
4.WARREN JOUBERT
5.JOHNNY MULLER
6.KEVIN LERENA
November 29, 2011 at 10:12 am, Rodney Berman said:
Sorry guys – this show won’t be on SuperSport. But there will be a full report on the site on Thursday morning.
November 29, 2011 at 12:47 pm, Adam said:
Can’t wait for tomorrow night. Hopefully Johnny and Adam can give us great KO’s.
November 29, 2011 at 12:49 pm, Shawn said:
The mates are already in Joburg, see you all tomorrow night. Took so long to have Muller back in the ring. Go Johnny!
November 29, 2011 at 12:51 pm, Temba said:
Although my boy Johnny last fight was six months ago, I am so confident that he will give us a great fight. Good luck guys!
November 30, 2011 at 9:37 am, marne said:
Wow quick sold out of the tickets! Looking forward to tonight, cheering for you Johnny!
November 30, 2011 at 12:40 pm, pete said:
Muller has a lot to prove tonight and we will be there to support him. Good luck to all the boxers tonight.
November 30, 2011 at 12:44 pm, Nat said:
Always enjoy the BoxnDines, thanks GGP and Jeff. Looking forward to tonight, been waiting to see Muller in the ring again, best of luck to all fighting tonight.
November 30, 2011 at 5:01 pm, Jono said:
Johnny Muller will do well tonight.
The man he is fighting has only had a hand full of fights any way.
A very nice warm up fight for Johnny,all the best the fight will only go 2 rounds if that.
Johnny win by TKO.
December 01, 2011 at 1:03 am, marne said:
What a great evening! Great stuff, plenty of action! Thank you Jeff and GGP. Sorry Zan I didn’t think you won the fightn, but you gave it your all and that’s all that matters. Nail biting stuff Johnny and you had us worried there for a moment. I was really worried because you didn’t have a fight in six months but you showed much more discipline and focus and came back and deserved the win. Thanks to all the boxers for a night of good boxing.