Nomeva elated after defeating Khongsong

Xolisani “Nomeva” Ndongeni has also established himself as one of South Africa’s and the world’s best boxers. This boxer from Mount Frere, but based in Gauteng, made a name for himself last week when he defeated Thailand’s Apinun Khongsong in the International Junior Welterweight fight in Durban.

Even though Khongsong was banged up, Nomeva felt the punches as well. Nomeva’s victory was not unexpected because the fight came when he was prepared. His preparation and performance in the ring demonstrated a determined individual.

He did not let his opponent’s stomach rest, and the punches he landed caused his Thai opponent to submit in the seventh round, bringing Ndongeni’s professional boxing record to 31 wins. Nomeva’s victory comes months after he defeated Raymond Yanong in a fight in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Nomeva (32) thanked his fans and coaches on social media for their support but admitted that fighting Khongsong was difficult.

“It was challenging to fight Khongsong. I respect him because he came to fight here,” Ndongeni said on Facebook after the fight that was scheduled for ten rounds.

“We put in a lot of effort before this game. I was exhausted, but I persisted. Taking down Khongsong was something we discussed in the gym.

“We went into the fight knowing he was a very good boxer. Today I saw in myself that I fight when the situation demands it. I intended to wear a belt around my waist,” Ndongeni spoke after the fight, which was organized by ESPN Africa.

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