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Flo Simba – readying himself to attack the White Buffalo on June 4
Ticket sales have opened at Computicket for the Power and Pride tournament at Emperors Palace on June 4.
With interest at an almost unparalleled level, promoter Rodney Berman revealed that most of the top-end (R400) tickets had been snapped up, while others (R200-R300) were moving nicely.
“It’s the middle of the month, so this is very encouraging,” said Berman. “Fans who want the best seats will have to move fast because these are being snapped up.”
Ironically, Berman says he last witnessed such excitement almost 10 years ago to the day – when Lennox Lewis was in South Africa to defend his heavyweight title against Hasim Rahman.
All signs point to the heavyweight bout – Flo Simba (the Black Panther) against Fransie Botha (the White Buffalo) – being the big attraction, although there’s a good mix of talent on the undercard that also deserves recognition.
Berman has had reports from the various camps, each of whom sound bullish for the mid-year tournament. “The eyes of South Africa and beyond are going to be on them. They want to excel and enhance their reputations.”
Ticket fans can go to Computicket offices or book online at: http://www.computicket.com/web/event/boxing_at_emperors_palace/352484492
April 18, 2011 at 4:00 pm, wian said:
Hey Rodney can you please do more marketing or tell me more about Tommy’s and Jonny Muller”s opponents, Because i feel they have both easy fights and will win this easy!!!
Is it true that Cillembe didn’t want to fight Muller? I read it on suppersport???
April 18, 2011 at 4:53 pm, Pierre said:
I just bought six tickets. Going with two of my mates and our more glamorous halves. This is going to be a blast!
April 19, 2011 at 10:07 am, Jonathan said:
Hi when will there be tickets available for the BOX&DINE on the 18th of May?
I am looking forward to watching some great fighters on this bill.
April 19, 2011 at 11:39 am, Pierre said:
Flo needs to learn to be patient, bob and weave, pick his punches, work the body with hooks and uppercuts, prise open his opponents’ defence, and not load up on every punch. Sooner or later he is going to meet a fighter who is not going to be overwhelmed by Flo’s punching power, and who will not fall over as soon as he gets hit with a clean punch. Someone who punches back with intent. Someone who has the defensive expertise to avoid Flo’s jab-jab-right hand combination. When that happens, Flo is going to have to be able to go to work scientifically and methodically, cutting off the ring, working the body to bring his opponent’s guard down, and all the while using head movement and body sway to avoid being hit. Nobody can succeed by simply rushing every opponent with massive right hands and expecting them all to fall over early. Ask Courage Tshabalala. Courage was a bigger heavyweight than Flo, and he hit just as hard. He was just as much of a sensation in the early 90′s, maybe even more so. He also started his career blasting eveyone out in a round or two. He moved to the States and became a rising prospect there. But he never really acquired the skills he needed, and basically just relied on his huge punch. His star fizzled out when he started getting KO’ed by journeymen like Brian Scott and Darrol Wilson. Flo Simba should learn a lesson from where Courage went wrong. Don’t believe your own hype, and don’t believe that you can knock everyone out early. Even Tyson couldn’t do that.
April 20, 2011 at 3:11 pm, Cynthia said:
Wow, the ticket prices are rediculous!!
April 21, 2011 at 11:26 am, wian said:
Can somebody tell me more about William Gare??? On Boxrec they say he fought 41 fights won 27 with 5 K.O at 12%, lost 14!and on twitter He say’s he going to teach Tommy how to boks.HAHAAHAHA Tommy is going to shut his mouth an knock him out!!!!
April 21, 2011 at 2:22 pm, joey fan said:
Once again not one word on Joey Stiglingh wow shocking, we want to see township boy fight now and not on the small bills either, he needs alot more exposure
April 21, 2011 at 5:50 pm, Pierre said:
Joey is the slickest boxer in the GG stable. I’m expecting great things from this kid.
April 21, 2011 at 11:49 pm, wian said:
My My dream bill for the year 2011 in S.A
S.A Stars VS Super Stars
Tommy “The Gun” Oosthuizen vs Allen Green 29(20)3(1)0 (main event)
Hekkie Butler vs Jose Rodriguez 25(15)0(0)0
FlO SimBa vs Kevin Johonson 24(10)1(1)1
Charles Oosthuizen vs Jared Loved
Johonny Muller vs Sergey Kovalev 14(12)0(0)0
Joey Stiglingh vs Mickey BEy Jr 16(8)0(0)1
All of this fights will take our boxers to another level en give them exsposer to world boxing.
Golden gloves must give Charles Ooshiuzen a chance to show his talents
And Jared have a lot of fans in the south and must come back to the ring
April 22, 2011 at 5:16 am, Jonathan said:
When is Jason Bedeman fighting again?
He is for sure one of GGP’s most exciting fighters, KNOCK them down or get KNOCK down kind of fighter.
He sould be on the bill on the 4th of June.
April 22, 2011 at 5:54 am, Jonathan said:
One more thing,I went on to Boxrec just to see the rankings of Tommy and Gare.
To be fare I like Tommy but if he is ranked 12 and Gare is 24th, why would Tommy fight some one that who is 12 places under him?
I know its to say he is South Africas true number one fighter, but he is taking a chance with that ranking with Gare.
Tommy please keep your hand up, remember Gare is shorter then you, so he is going to throw big over hands, chin down Tommy.
April 26, 2011 at 9:20 am, Johnny said:
@ Wian Charles Oosthuizen vs Jared Loved This will be a great Fight
April 27, 2011 at 10:44 am, Dave said:
I don’t think Jarred will be boxing any time soon after he was arrested for possesion of R20k worth of Dagga, along with Brian Mitchell’s kids.
April 29, 2011 at 9:28 am, Dave said:
@Jonathan, Jason Bedeman is an average boxer and it was shown in his last fight. He comes accross very arrogant and not likable at all. My opinion is that he does not have a future in boxing.
April 29, 2011 at 9:22 pm, ronnie the punisher said:
Wish simba,muller,oosthuizen aLl da best for there fights tyou are all great boxers, Simba my boet to me you da best you a man with heart, pride and I no u going to take this fight you deserve it you SA number one carry on doin wat u Do. me and my wife will be there for ur fight we support u all da way. :Hi oom Jeff.
May 30, 2011 at 1:53 am, Uncle Jeff said:
Hi Ronnie – You served the sport with great pride. Every time you fought at Emperors Palace we had a full house. Thank you for your contribution to boxing and your continued support for Flo, Johnny Muller and the rest of the Golden Gloves fighters. Regards, Uncle Jeff>
April 30, 2011 at 2:43 am, Britt said:
My word- Jarred locked-up not surprised at all, Anyway, there so much build-up to this show I mean now we have Thabiso Fighting Venter, any thoughts? I mean that’s what I call match making! The Rock surly mother affraid of fighting highly rated fighters …. Thomas Gare is going to be or such a snore-fest or a rumble …..
April 30, 2011 at 2:44 am, Britt said:
Ment to say Thabiso is ” not affraid”
May 03, 2011 at 11:41 pm, Bulldozer said:
Go golden boys,i knw u all gng 2 win n i’l b singn out of my lungs 4 u.
May 05, 2011 at 5:46 pm, Pierre said:
Um… yeah, Bulldozer. Rather just clap, dude. Emperors Palace isn’t the Welsh Mens’ Choir.
May 28, 2011 at 11:53 am, Rè Zietsman said:
I am a former pro-boxer and are trying my best to be there
at 04 June 2011 but am I surprised that nobody at the computicket (Money Market) Shoprite Checkers are able to help me – On their system there is no such tournament at the Emperors Palace -:
Frans Botha and I were school mates as well and I realy want to be there.
I Urgently need 2 tickets.
My wife is a Winner Circle member at the Emperors Palace – please advise what to do to get hold of such tickets (I do realise that the ring seats are sold out, but when we phone there were still R300 and R200 tickets available)
Thanks