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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Edenvale boxers shine and stumble at Emperors Palace fight night
It was a boxing bonanza as fighters from Edenvale recently stepped into the ring at Emperors Palace. Three local fighters competed in The Coronation Box and Dine Tournament, held at the Centre Court on May 31, delivering a night filled with both triumph and heartbreak. Headlining the event was Primrose resident Shervantaigh Koopman, who trains out of the Edenvale-based Brian Mitchell Boxing Academy. ALSO READ: Boxing SA under fire as retired boxers seek missing millions Koopman, who entered the ring with a 15-fight unbeaten streak, had his world title hopes dashed after a tough loss to Portugal's Uisma 'Monster' Lima, the defending IBO Super Welterweight champion. Lima, born in Angola, came out aggressively in the opening round. It took Koopman several rounds to adjust to the champion's unrelenting pressure. Though Koopman appeared to be gaining ground in the third and fourth rounds, Lima's intensity didn't wane. By the fifth round, the crowd began to understand why the Monster had defeated his previous three unbeaten opponents. The decisive moment came in the ninth round when Lima landed a vicious left hook that sent Koopman to the canvas. ALSO READ: Local boxers give fans a thrill in tournament Though he bravely got back to his feet, another punishing left prompted Koopman's corner to throw in the towel—ending his unbeaten streak at 15 fights. Despite the setback, Koopman and his team are expected to regroup, re-strategize, and return stronger in the near future. Kuse overcomes early knockdown to secure victory In the undercard event, South African and ABU Strawweight champion Siyakholwa 'One Way' Kuse, also from the Brian Mitchell Boxing Academy, faced the experienced Samuel Salva of the Philippines in an international minimumweight bout. Salva shocked the crowd by dropping Kuse in the first round with a furious opening attack. ALSO READ: Edenvale boxers take to the ring However, Kuse beat the count and used his full skillset to weather the storm. As the rounds progressed, he found his rhythm and steadily turned the tide. By the later rounds, Kuse was in full control. In the ninth, he returned the favor by sending Salva to the canvas. Although Salva beat the count and completed all 10 rounds, Kuse had done enough to earn a unanimous decision victory, with the judges scoring the bout 97–91, 95–94, and 97–92. In the opening bout of the evening, fellow Edenvale fighter Tyla Promnick remained unbeaten after dominating debutant Zanele Masilela of eMalahleni in a strawweight contest. Promnick, trained by Alan Toweel at the Alan Toweel Boxing Gym in Linden, dropped Masilela three times in the opening round. She continued the onslaught in the second, forcing Masilela's corner to throw in the towel just 57 seconds into the round, giving Promnick a TKO victory in the fight, which was scheduled for four rounds. Promnick now boasts an impressive record of 3–0. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
01-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Local boxer targets IBO Super Welterweight title
Primrose's Shervantaigh 'Silent Killer' Koopman faced his toughest challenge to date when he took on Portugal's Uisma Lima for the latter's IBO Super Welterweight title. Lima and Koopman met at Emperors Palace on May 27 for a pre-fight press conference, preparing to face off in the headline bout of the Coronation Box and Dine Tournament at the Palace of Dreams' Centre Court on May 31. ALSO READ: Germiston fighter wins gold in kickboxing tournament The 'Silent Killer' was a fan favourite at the East Rand resort and casino, where he had won various titles, including the WBA Inter-Continental Junior Middleweight and IBO Inter-Continental Junior Middleweight titles. All eyes were on Koopman, who came into the battle undefeated at 16-0. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Toronto Sun
23-05-2025
- Health
- Toronto Sun
Boxer dies at 25 after battling for months with doctors over diagnosis
'Not one doctor took me seriously. Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in agony.' Georgia O'Connor looks on ahead of a Super Welterweight fight against Joyce Van Ee in 2022. Getty Images British boxer Georgia O'Connor fought to the very end, ultimately losing her battle with a 'rare and aggressive' form of cancer that she said doctors ignored for months. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account She was 25 years old. O'Connor, a medal-winning boxer from Durham, England, shared her diagnosis earlier this year while tearing into the English medical system (NHS) and the doctors who overlooked her concerns. In an Instagram post, she shared that she had been diagnosed with cancer after weeks of debilitating pain, and claimed her concerns went ignored by doctors for four months. 'For 17 weeks since the start of October, I've been in constant pain, going back and forth between Durham and Newcastle RVI A&E knowing deep down something was seriously wrong,' O'Connor wrote on Jan. 31. 'I said from the start I felt it was cancer. I KNEW the risks. I have colitis and PSC, two diseases that dramatically increase the chances of getting it. I KNOW how high my risk is and they do too. They always did. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'But not one doctor f***ing listened to me. Not one doctor took me seriously. Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in agony. Instead, they dismissed me. They gaslit me, told me it was nothing, made me feel like I was overreacting. They refused to scan me. They refused to investigate. They REFUSED to listen. One even told me that it's 'all in my head.' And now? Now the cancer has spread.' 'And if that wasn't enough, throughout this whole time there's been BLOOD CLOTS all over my lungs. That ALONE could have killed me instantly. 'They could have done something before it got to this stage. But they didn't. Because this is the state of the NHS — a broken system that fails young people like me over and over again. A system that makes people suffer, that sends them home in agony, that lets cancer spread whilst the thick, stupid, mindless 'doctors' shrug their shoulders.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In the post, she vowed to win her battle with cancer before firing more shots at those who let her down. 'F*** the doctors who failed me,' she wrote. 'F*** the system that let this happen.' Read More O'Connor's death comes less than two weeks after she had married her partner, Adriano. The fighter had shared a snap from their special day, showing off their wedding rings. ''09.05.2025. The day I married the love of my life,' O'Connor captioned the Instagram photo, which would be her final post on the social media platform. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In past Instagram posts, she praised Adriano for his love and support throughout her battle with cancer. 'From the moment I was diagnosed with cancer, Adriano didn't hesitate. He quit his job without a second thought and made it his mission to fight this battle alongside me. Not just by my side, but leading the charge, doing everything in his power to save me,' she wrote on Feb. 3. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Adriano, you are my superhero. My warrior, my protector, my soulmate. I have no words strong enough to explain what you mean to me; how much I love you, how much I thank you, how much I need you. You are my safe place. My home. I could search the world a thousand times over and never find another man like you. 'Everything we've been through, we go through together. Every fight, every battle, every victory. We take it all, hand in hand. And we will win. My real-life prince. My reason. My forever.' During her amateur in-ring career, O'Connor won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2017 as well as a silver at the 2017 World Youth Championships and a bronze at the tournament in 2018. She turned pro in 2021 and went undefeated in three fights, with her final bout coming in October 2022. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Sunshine Girls Editorial Cartoons Sunshine Girls
Daily Tribune
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Title race heats up in Super Welterweight as BRAVE CF reveal official rankings
BRAVE Combat Federation's Super Welterweight division witnessed plenty of action in 2024. Following this busy year, BRAVE CF has now revealed the official rankings for the division. Newly crowned champion Luiz Cado sits on top, while African superstar Eliezer Kubanza is the top-ranked contender in the division. Cado captured the Super Welterweight title from Kamal Magomedov at BRAVE CF 89 in Spain, becoming the sixth Brazilian champion in BRAVE CF history. Cado is now awaiting his first challenge, and Kubanza is in prime position for the opportunity. Kubanza has been unstoppable in BRAVE Combat Federation so far, securing four wins in the organization. In 2024, the African star earned two impressive victories, stopping Salamat Orozakunov at BRAVE CF 85 and outclassing Zagid Gaidarov at BRAVE CF 91, strengthening his case for a title shot. Alex Lohore, who secured two wins in 2024, holds the second position in the rankings. Lohore stopped former champion Marcin Bandel at BRAVE CF 83 in his promotional debut and followed it up with a win over Jivko Stoimenov. Former champion Kamal Magomedov is in third position following his loss to Luiz Cado, while Zagid Gaidarov, despite his loss to Kubanza, is placed in fourth position thanks to his dominance prior to the showdown with Kubanza. Rami Hamed, who returned to the BRAVE CF cage at BRAVE CF 92 with a win over Salamat Orozakunov, sits in the fifth position in the rankings. Rami is riding high on a six-fight winning streak and has already expressed his intentions to fight for the title.
