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Jacobs extends unbeaten run in explosive Battle in the Plains 2 showdown

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Mika-eel Jacobs, known as “The Silent Assassin”, goes toe-to-toe with Gift Bholo under the watchful eye of referee Sipho Ndongeni during the headline bout at Battle in the Plains 2, at the Retreat Civic Centre, last Friday. Jacobs maintained his unbeaten record, securing a judges’ decision victory in an intense contest. Jacobs' latest triumph follows his knockout win against Otlotleng Mocwana in the first instalment of Battle in the Plains, in Westridge in December.

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Mitchell's Plain's Mika-eel Jacobs, affectionately known as “The Silent Assassin” from Lentegeur,  and his opponent Gift Bholo went toe-to-toe in the headline bout of Battle in the Plains 2 at the Retreat Civic Centre last Friday. Jacobs maintained his undefeated professional record after earning a judges’ decision victory, following his earlier knockout win against Otlotleng Mocwana in the first instalment of the tournament held in Westridge in December.

Mika-Eel Jacobs hoisted shoulder high follwong his win against Gift Bholo, at last Friday's Battle in the Plains 2.

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Mika-eel Jacobs and his Warrior Ascent Boxing Gym stablemate Shameeg Williams take a moment to grab a photo with members of the Western Cape Marching Band, who formed a guard of honour and walked Jacobs in ahead of his super lightweight bout against Gift Bholo at the Retreat Civic Centre last Friday.

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