On Saturday, the Box Camp in Booysens, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, will host an exciting evening of boxing.
The main event of the night features an intriguing bout in the lightweight division as Kaine Fourie (7-0-2, 5 KOs) takes on Siseko Makeleni (10-4, 6 KOs) for the vacant IBF African Light title. Fourie, ranked #32 via BoxRec, is looking to maintain his undefeated record against the #449-ranked Makeleni. With a title on the line, both fighters are expected to bring their best to the ring, aiming to establish themselves as top contenders in the African boxing scene.
In the co-main event, Ishmaeel Kadri (7-0, 2 KOs), ranked #182, faces Asiphe Ntshili (10-5-1, 6 KOs) in an eight-round featherweight bout. Kadri, who has shown promise in his early career, will be tested against the more experienced Ntshili. This fight is anticipated to be a crucial stepping stone for Kadri as he aims to climb the rankings and make a name for himself in the featherweight division.
The card also includes a heavyweight clash between Shaun Potgieter (9-1, 6 KOs), ranked #129, and the seasoned Mussa Ajibu (31-20-5, 25 KOs), ranked #417. Potgieter will look to continue his ascent in the heavyweight ranks, while Ajibu aims to leverage his extensive experience to secure a victory and revive his career.
Fight card:
▪️Kaine Fourie vs. Siseko Makeleni, 10 rounds, for the vacant IBF African light title ▪️Ishmaeel Kadri vs. Asiphe Ntshili, 8 rounds, featherweight ▪️Shaun Potgieter vs. Mussa Ajibu, 8 rounds, heavyweight ▪️Sinenkosi Mlotshwa vs. Lopez Maluleke, 6 rounds, super featherweight ▪️Athenkosi Plaatjies vs. Siphiwe Mbhele, 6 rounds, super welterweight ▪️Iviwe Mgema vs. Siphelele Myeza, 6 rounds, minimumweight ▪️Joshua Feldman vs. Jeancy Eric Mayamba, rounds, super welterweight