Khayelitsha’s Anita Poni is the new Eastern Cape Boxing champ

Lonwabo Marele|Published 6 months ago

A heart-warming welcome for the new Eastern Cape Minimum Division Champion, Anita Poni, from Nkanini. She was welcomed by the community at the Grassroots Youth Academy in Makhaza. What started off as a spiritual gathering ended off as a motivational session for the youngsters of Khayelitsha. Picture: Lwazi Ngxukumeshe

Anita Poni, from Nkanini, in Khayelitsha, is the new Eastern Cape Minimum Division Boxing Champion.

Coached by Jongi Kamko at Grassroots Youth Academy in Makhaza, Poni beat the Eastern Cape’s Namhla Mankayi via TKO in round three of eight in their professional bout, on Sunday, October 13.

With the SA Title shot edging closer, the young fire-fighter has now won three out of her five professional fights.

“I’m happy, it’s a great opportunity and great start to my career. It’s going to be easy to get fights now. We are waiting on a date for the SA Title. We stay ready for anything,” she said.

All smiles, with the crowd singing their hearts out, Anita Poni, was flanked by her coach Jongi Kamko from Grassroots and professional coach Zola Koti from Future Champs. They’ve witnessed her development from the amateur to the professional ranks in boxing. Picture: Lwazi Ngxukumeshe

The New Eastern Cape Female Minimum Division Champion, Anita Poni, from Nkanini, in Khayelitsha. Picture: Lwazi Ngxukumeshe