Amador Kalonji in tears after receiving the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Africa vacant cruiserweight title after beating Sandiso Kota in Ottery on Friday, August 30. Picture: Lonwabo Marele
Amador Kalonji, from Strand, beat Sandiso Kota, from Dunoon, to be crowned the new World Boxing Federation (WBF) Africa cruiserweight champion in front of a packed Vibrant Sports on Friday, August 30.
The win moves the Sempur Nobilis (SN) Boxing Gym’s Kalonji to seven wins and one loss in his professional tally, while Kota drops to two wins and two losses.
In round six of 10, Kota took two blows that led to his corner signaling to the official, Cliff Mbelu, they had seen enough.
Both fighters showed character, will and heart, but Kalonji’s power would be the deciding factor at the end of the night.
Promoter, Jack Brice said: “Kalonji and Kota was a great fight. Yes Kalonji was winning it but Kota didn’t stand back. He didn’t stand back at all.”
Cruiserweight boxer, Amador Kalonji has a bright future in the division. Picture: Lonwabo MareleTwo brave warriors of the cruiserweight division, left, Sandiso Kota, from Dunoon, alongside Amador Kalonji, from Strand, in action for the WBF Africa title, in Ottery, last Friday. Picture: Lonwabo MareleKalonji squeezes a sharp jab through the defence of Kota. Picture: Lonwabo MareleA proud coach, Steve Newton, from Edgemead, with his WBF Africa cruiserweight champion, Amador Kalonji, from SN Boxing. Next to them are officials, Cliff Mbelu and promoter Jack Brice. Picture: Lonwabo MareleIt was a massive win for SN Boxing’s Amador Kalonji. From left, trainer, Steve Newton, alongside promoter, Jack Brice. Next to Kalnji is chief executve at Damascu Sport sherwin Enoch, with WBF Africa president Howard Goldberg and trainer, Saligh Dollie. Picture: Lonwabo Marele
