Jonathan Swart, a former Ligbron learner, is currently making waves in the amateur boxing world. On 27 August, he secured an impressive victory over Kamogelo Rapulane, a light heavyweight amateur titleholder, during a Golden Gloves promotion at Emperors Palace.
Photo (L-R): Gernard van Niekerk, Jonathan Swart, Charles Backhouse (Jonathan's coach) | Supplied
This past weekend, Jonathan once again made his mark when he defeated defending Fight Island light heavyweight titleholder Dylan Pietersen by knockout in the second round, claiming the Fight Island Amateur Light Heavyweight title belt. Soli Deo Gloria.