By Monwabisi Jimlongo
Prince Dlomo has revealed that he was not feeling well when he fought against Siseko ‘Majayivana’ Makeleni at the Booysens Boxing Gym in Johannesburg on Sunday evening.
Dlomo made a successful first defence of his South African junior-welterweight title with a split decision win over Makeleni.
“I prepared enough for this fight and Makeleni fought hard. I fought against someone I didn’t know before we stepped inside the ring,” Dlomo said.
“I was not feeling well when I was fighting and I don’t know what was happening with me. But I pushed myself and fought Makeleni, who was a worthy challenger. He gave me a good fight.”
Mthatha-born Makeleni was the third boxer from the Eastern Cape to lose to Dlomo between now and October last year. Dlomo from Pietermaritzburg defeated two Eastern Cape boxers – Xolisani ‘Nomeva’ Ndongeni and Xolani ‘Tiger’ Mcotheli in October and March respectively.
“I won’t mind fighting against Makeleni again should he ask for a rematch. Actually, I’m available to fight against whoever is ready to face me,” Dlomo concluded.
