In only his fourth fight in the professional ranks, Ayabulela Xatyana showed character and more hunger as he annexed the Eastern Cape title on Saturday evening.
Xatyana became new Eastern Cape junior-featherweight champion after he stopped Sanele Magwaza at the Lillian Ngoyi Hall in KwaZakhele, Gqeberha.
The lad from Ncera village in East London overwhelmed Magwaza and decked him on two occasions. And after being on the receiving end of many telling blows, Magwaza didn’t answer to the bell at the beginning of the ninth round.
Meanwhile, Lubabalo Kweyi successfully defended his Eastern Cape junior-lightweight title following a first round technical knockout victory over Bandile Daniels.
Other results:
Sivenathi Adonisi defeated Louis Junior Phillip by a first round technical knockout
Aphiwe Baxa drew with Lisakhanya Marenene
Lelethu Bolo beat Milani George by a third round technical knockout
Lubabalo Lusizi defeated Yamkela Msila by a third round technical knockout
Rabby Matete beat Libona Rali on points
Luzuko Jonas defeated Siyamamkela Gqubule on points
