FIGHTERS from Galeshewe’s Freedom Boxing Club returned from a recent inter-provincial boxing tournament with mixed emotions.
The weekend event, held in Bethlehem in the Free State was originally intended to showcase the talents of 12 of their boxers, but the tournament faced significant disruptions due to logistical issues, reducing the competition time and truncating the Kimberley team’s participation.
Club chairperson, Raymond Motobi, spoke to the DFA and expressed his frustration over the delays.
“We planned for 29 bouts, giving all 12 of our boxers a chance to compete,” Motobi said.
“Unfortunately, the tournament start time was shifted from noon to 3pm because other teams arrived late. As a result, only four of our boxers could step into the ring,” he explained.
Yet, despite the setbacks, the club made the best…