Boxing has played a major role in my life. Allah (God) has transformed my life through boxing and made me a better person. Just the thought of boxing again gives me butterflies. - Abdul-Aziz Kunert By: juliankiewietz | IOLsport
CAPE TOWN - It may sound cliché, but Abdul-Aziz Kunert really holds boxing close to his heart.
After knocking out the Eastern Cape’s and WBF Intercontinental champion, Mfusi Maxhayi in the elimination round of the SA Featherweight title in December, 2019, Abdul-Aziz was set to take on fellow star, Thembani Baby-Jake Mbangatha - who beat Aphiwe Masengwana in their eliminator round. “There is no confirmed date or any scheduled fight as yet. I am also not sure who will host the promotion, all is yet to be confirmed. Due to this pandemic, lots of things have changed and we don’t know what to expect. Hopefully news of the fight will come soon,” says the man who trains out of Brice’s Boxing Academy.
“The lockdown has taught me that you should invest and appreciate what you have. It has been a little tough not fighting, especially with my business - which my wife runs - closing due to the pandemic,” says the Milnerton-based family man.With fighting and gyms taking such a big setback in the lockdown, plenty of athletes have had to find other means of income.
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