RENOWNED boxing trainer Nick Durandt has predicted a bright future for his charge Lodumo "9mm" Lamali after the 22-year-old's imperious display against Ephraim Chauke in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, last week.
"I see a bright future for the young man if he keeps his head on his shoulders. He is definitely a future champion - he's quick and carries power," Durandt said.
"You could mistake him for a seasoned fighter, yet it was only his second bout. I just need to keep him busy, build his record in order for him to get rated and who knows, maybe the chance to fight for the national title can come quicker than expected."
Lamali, a seven-time national junior and senior amateur champion, lived up to his moniker when he blasted away Chauke in less than a minute at Presley's Night Club. The manner he beat Chauke left fans at the venue in disbelief.
The 22-year-old bantamweight started the fight moving from side-to-side like a matador, making the charging bull Chauke angry with his furiously thrown punches.
The skeletal-looking Lamali then connected with well-timed powerful right cross to the chin and Chauke went down like he had been shot.
Chauke, who is trained by veteran trainer Stanley Ndlovu, got up which was a sign of being fit. But that seemed like waving a red rag to the bull because Lamali moved in furiously and let fly a three-punch combination which knocked Chauke's head back from his shoulders so badly that referee Ben Ngcapayi intervened.
Durandt has produced many great fighters in the bantamweight class, who include Silence "Real Deal" Mabuza. In fact Lamali could easily be mistaken for that dexterous pugilist from Tsakane. Mabuza held the IBO strap.
Lamali's bout against Chauke was scheduled for four rounds in BRD Promotions' 10-bout card.
The other youngster, who left an impression is Nkanyiso Mbedje from Gert Strydom's camp. He saw off Rudewell Tyizeka in less than two minutes, taking his record to two wins.
'Lamali is a future champ'
RENOWNED boxing trainer Nick Durandt has predicted a bright future for his charge Lodumo "9mm" Lamali after the 22-year-old's imperious display against Ephraim Chauke in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, last week.
"I see a bright future for the young man if he keeps his head on his shoulders. He is definitely a future champion - he's quick and carries power," Durandt said.
"You could mistake him for a seasoned fighter, yet it was only his second bout. I just need to keep him busy, build his record in order for him to get rated and who knows, maybe the chance to fight for the national title can come quicker than expected."
Lamali, a seven-time national junior and senior amateur champion, lived up to his moniker when he blasted away Chauke in less than a minute at Presley's Night Club. The manner he beat Chauke left fans at the venue in disbelief.
The 22-year-old bantamweight started the fight moving from side-to-side like a matador, making the charging bull Chauke angry with his furiously thrown punches.
The skeletal-looking Lamali then connected with well-timed powerful right cross to the chin and Chauke went down like he had been shot.
Chauke, who is trained by veteran trainer Stanley Ndlovu, got up which was a sign of being fit. But that seemed like waving a red rag to the bull because Lamali moved in furiously and let fly a three-punch combination which knocked Chauke's head back from his shoulders so badly that referee Ben Ngcapayi intervened.
Durandt has produced many great fighters in the bantamweight class, who include Silence "Real Deal" Mabuza. In fact Lamali could easily be mistaken for that dexterous pugilist from Tsakane. Mabuza held the IBO strap.
Lamali's bout against Chauke was scheduled for four rounds in BRD Promotions' 10-bout card.
The other youngster, who left an impression is Nkanyiso Mbedje from Gert Strydom's camp. He saw off Rudewell Tyizeka in less than two minutes, taking his record to two wins.
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