Big Zulu Emerges Victorious in First Boxing Match and Sets Sights on Cassper Nyovest

Big Zulu Emerges Victorious in First Boxing Match and Sets Sights on Cassper

Big Zulu won his first boxing match by technical knockout in the first round against Brian Dings at an event hosted by Seconds Out Boxing and Entertainment in Johannesburg. After months of training with SA’s first female boxing manager and internationally recognized trainer, Big Zulu felt confident in the ring and was ready to take on his opponent.

“It was nice and easy. I think the guy was scared or still trying to find himself so when I stepped on that ring I did try to jab him. The guy was very heavy. I wanted him to continue so we can fight but one way or another he was going to get a knockout at the end of the day,” Big Zulu told SA Boxing Talk.

Brian, known for his stint as a bodyguard on the reality show Uyajola 9/9, felt he did not get a fair match and disputed the knockout.

“There was no knockout there, and I was up on my feet because I tripped on that bad ring. The referee says it’s over, no counting, nothing. All I can say [is] congratulations to Big Zulu, much respect brother we move on. To the referee, next time we need [a] fair match,” he wrote on Instagram.

Cassper Nyovest, also at the event, said he was not concerned about Big Zulu’s weight or punching ability and was busy negotiating other contracts.

“Even after the knockout, I think he is exactly what I thought he would be. A big puncher, always relying on his right. I’m not too concerned about the weight,” he said.

Big Zulu responded by challenging Cassper to set a date for a fight between them.

“It would be easy if you can just announce a date and then say whatever else that you want to say,” he said.

Big Zulu challenged Cassper Nyovest to announce a date for their fight. Seconds Out Boxing and Entertainment, the organization that hosted Big Zulu’s first fight, is dedicated to raising awareness for the fight against gender-based violence.

The proceeds from the event will be donated to The Frida Hartley Shelter and Sonke Gender Justice. Akira Solomon, the director of Seconds Out, emphasized that boxing is a sport with rules and regulations and does not condone abuse.

“Seconds Out is a Boxing and Entertainment event whose mission is to create awareness for the fight against gender- based violence. We aim to show that boxing is a sport with rules and regulations and it doesn’t condone abuse of any kind. Funds raised from this event will be donated to The Frida Hartley Shelter and Sonke Gender Justice,” director of Seconds Out, Akira Solomon told news reporters