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Ronnie Lategan, left, and Johnny Muller, who clash for the vacant SA light-heavyweight title tonight
Brian Mitchell isn’t in the habit of dishing out praise, but he is happy to make an exception for light-heavyweight star Johnny Muller, who fights Ronnie Lategan at Emperors Palace tonight.
“It’s been a long time since we had a top light-heavy, but I reckon Johnny could become as good as Pierre Fourie,” said the former world champion, who will be in Muller’s corner tonight. This is because chief trainer Harold Volbrecht is in Mexico helping Lovemore Ndou prepare for a bout.
“I like him as a light-heavyweight, especially as he’s making the weight easily,” added Mitchell. “The puppy fat has fallen away and now he looks the part . . . he can be unbelievable.”
Mitchell says boxing insiders are hoping Muller not only wins tonight, but gains a stranglehold on the division. “It’s been quiet for too long. Daniel Bruwer was okay, but his indiscipline let him down. This is Johnny’s chance to shake things up.”
Muller is unbeaten in nine outings, having scored five KO wins and two draws, his best result a TKO win over Patrick Madzinga back in July.
Mitchell is predicting a two to three-round fight, with Muller’s power proving too much for Lategan.
Boxing starts at 7.30pm.
November 30, 2010 at 9:18 am, Britt said:
Ronnie to see the Canvas paint be for the 4th…
November 30, 2010 at 10:04 am, Anton said:
britt.. ronnie is in good shape i think best ever.
November 30, 2010 at 10:04 am, Giovani said:
If johnny muller is all that then he’ll knock lategan out in 1 round. If not then he can hang up his gloves
November 30, 2010 at 10:28 am, Britt said:
For the first time ever, I’m going to have to agree with you on this one -Giovani- If Johnny struggles knocking Ronnie out or stopping him, he should reconsider.
But like my predictions has failed me in the past, hopefully it won’t this time around @ Anton.
May the best man take the title home with pride.
November 30, 2010 at 12:05 pm, fan of the GUN said:
Really like the pictures being added on the site these days. And YouTube videos. See that you even got Twitter involved. Well done GGP. Who is in charge of writing the articles now, just out of curiosity?
Who is going to the event tonight?
November 30, 2010 at 12:25 pm, Zain said:
I will definately be there tonight. I must agree, both fighters look the part, in excellent shape. This division suits Muller much better than heavyweight.
November 30, 2010 at 12:26 pm, Temba said:
I’m behind my boy Johnny all the way tonight.
November 30, 2010 at 12:27 pm, Shawn said:
I’m sure the event tonight will be well worth me and my mates travelling from Durban (we’ve just arrived in JHB) to see young Muller taking the title.
November 30, 2010 at 12:29 pm, dennis said:
I have my fingers crossed for Muller but know that Lategan is such a worthy opponent that Muller must not go wild. Best of luck to both boxers but I hope Muller takes it.
November 30, 2010 at 12:30 pm, Ross said:
Both fighters are well matched but my money is on the young lad Muller to walk away witht he title.
November 30, 2010 at 12:49 pm, pete said:
My ticket is booked to support Johnny tonight.
November 30, 2010 at 12:51 pm, Jono B said:
These two fighters have alote on the line tonight.
One is on he’s way up and the other is hungry to make a name for him safe all over again.
Ronnie and Johnny Good Luck to you both and let the Best man win.
These are the fights Fans need to see.
Well done GGP
November 30, 2010 at 12:52 pm, Martin said:
I wish Johnny well, I will be there tonight cheerig for hom.
November 30, 2010 at 12:53 pm, Britt said:
So jealous people, can’t make it tonight!
November 30, 2010 at 12:54 pm, Flo Simba Fan said:
WHAT A GREAT SUPPORT -FOR JOHNNY MULLER-I HOPE HE MAKES BRAIN PROUD WHEN HIS IN HIS CORNER.
BUT GOOD LUCK FOR RONNY LATEGAN &JOHNNY MULLER TONIGHT.
November 30, 2010 at 3:19 pm, Johnny said:
Ronnie is going to stop Johnny mark my words this is Ronnie`s time if Johnny pulls one out of the Hat then he will stay at the top but if not ……..lets see
November 30, 2010 at 4:06 pm, Flo Simba Fan said:
JOHNNY LETS SEE IF YOU RIGHT CHAT TOMORROW
ALL THE BEST
November 30, 2010 at 4:36 pm, Johnny said:
This photo was taken in Harold`s Gym
November 30, 2010 at 10:06 pm, fan of the GUN said:
I wonder what happened in this fight tonight?
Anyone?
November 30, 2010 at 11:58 pm, "Uppercut" said:
Johnny won on a stoppage in the 1st round,now let him fight a real fight and put him against Andre Thysse.Well done Johnny you are the champ now.Al they have to do now is get you better opponents.Joe and Warren fight of the night.Promoters must pay you guys a bonus for such a good fight.
December 01, 2010 at 6:11 am, Left hook said:
who won Joe and Warren?
December 01, 2010 at 7:06 am, Flo Simba Fan said:
WELL THAN
JOHNNY MULLER–GREAT FIGHT &PUNCH
JOEY STIGLING–GREAT FIGHT-HARD FIGHT
LEE DYER -NICE 1–SORRY SALVERTER ZAKI
ZANE-MANDELL-NICE 1
ASHLEY DLAMINI-VERY NICE 1–SORRY RAMOND BLOEM
ALEXANDER JONKER–QUICK 1
RITA-NICE1
December 01, 2010 at 7:09 am, craig said:
Really dont understand how the judges scored Joey and warrens fight. split decision 75-76, 76-75, 76-75. Joey clearly beat warren. so without the point deduction for warrens head but the judges would have actually given the decision to Warren. Load of rubish! Johnny is looking good, light heavy is where he belongs! hope he can stay at that weight
December 01, 2010 at 7:44 am, Britt said:
Told ya, easy fight for Johnny!
December 01, 2010 at 7:47 am, Britt said:
Joe! jou lekker ding!
December 01, 2010 at 8:22 am, Johnny said:
Well well Nice one Johnny
December 01, 2010 at 8:28 am, Flo Simba Fan said:
I THINK RONNIE JUST COME FOR THE MONEY- SPENDING MONEY FOR CHRISMAS
December 01, 2010 at 9:15 am, Flo Simba Fan said:
BRITT-WHAT CAN I SEE WHAT A LUCKY PUNCH( LOL HA HA HA HA HA )
December 01, 2010 at 9:15 am, Flo Simba Fan said:
BRITT-WHAT CAN I SEE WHAT A LUCKY PUNCH( LOL HA HA HA HA HA )FOR JOHNNY
December 02, 2010 at 12:59 pm, Ross said:
Flo Simba Fan, I don’t think you will recognize a lucky punch even when its coming your way. Muller overshadowed Lategan from the first second. Latergan was just not in Muller’s league
December 02, 2010 at 4:01 pm, fan of the GUN said:
I think after Johnny’s fight with Elvis Moyo, he had a point to prove. POINT-PROVEN!
December 09, 2010 at 7:52 am, Uncle Jeff said:
Interesting fight coming on 27 January at Emperors Palace between Steven Castle and Elvis Moyo. Steven never let’s his fans down, always gives his best, he is a real good boxing man in all aspects of the game. Elvis on the other hand is maturing with every fight and will rise to the occasion. Great match. LOVE IT…LOVE…IT BOXING AT IT’S BEST. LOVE AND RESPECT, UNCLE JEFF ELLIS