Braithwaite vs. Malajika

Ricardo Malajika vs. Marcel Braithwaite: Malajika by unanimous decision.

Keaton Gomes vs. Shaun Potgieter: Potgieter by KO in round 11.

Brandon Thysse vs. Darrin Rossouw: Thysse by split decision.

Dylan Prosser vs. Fhulufhelo Ramaliba: Prosser by unanimous decision.

Clifford Louw vs. Sanele Mbatha: Draw by majority decision.

Dean Promnick vs. Khumbulani Duma: Promnick by KO in round 3.

The British and Commonwealth junior bantamweight champion Marcel Braithwaite (16-3-1, 1 KO) prepares for an international challenge and is set to face IBO titleholder Ricardo Malajika (12-2, 9 KOs) in Kempton Park, South Africa, on April 5.

The journey to South Africa represents a pivotal moment in Braithwaite's career. At 29, he's no stranger to the rigors of boxin. Yet, the fight against Malajika, a heavy-handed opponent born and raised in Gauteng, Johannesburg, is set to mark a new chapter.

Kempton Park's elevation and the transition from summer to autumn add layers of complexity to the bout. However, Braithwaite is not one to shy away from adversity. Instead, he embraces the challenge, seeing it as an opportunity to prove his mettle under tough conditions. “If I can go to South Africa and do it there, I can do it anywhere,” Braithwaite stated.

Braithwaite's strategy involves arriving in South Africa 10 days prior to the fight to acclimatize. Despite expecting a hostile environment, he remains unfazed, drawing strength from his faith.

Fight card:

▪️Ricardo Malajika vs. Marcel Braithwaite, 12 rounds, junior bantamweight ▪️Keaton Gomes vs. Shaun Potgieter, 12 rounds, heavyweight ▪️Brandon Thysse vs. Darrin Rossouw, 10 rounds, junior middleweight ▪️Dylan Prosser vs. Fhulufhelo Ramaliba, 4 rounds, light heavyweight ▪️Clifford Louw vs. Sanele Mbatha, 4 rounds, light heavyweight ▪️Dean Promnick vs. Khumbulani Duma, 4 rounds, middleweight