Lots at stake for 'Baby Lee'

14 August 2015 - 02:05 By Bongani Magasela

Boxer Leighandre "Baby Lee" Jegels will put herself in a strong position to challenge for the world flyweight title by the end of the year if she can beat Mariana Gisele Clausi at East London's Orient Theatre tonight. Promoter Andile Sidinile has dangled a carrot in front of the third-year education student, telling her that victory would make it much easier for him to convince relevant authorities to see her as a genuine challenger.Speaking at a well-attended weigh-in at Fitness Joint, a state-of-the-art gym owned by Khaya Majeke and Zola Dunywa at the Mdantsane Mall in East London, the 21-year-old Jegels told The Times media that she intended to keep her end of the bargain and beat the 29-year-old Argentinian."I am so excited because this will be my first international fight and it will also be televised live," said Jegels yesterday."I cannot afford to lose. Apart from pressure that comes with the fight, I have to represent all women well in this Women's Month."Proving she has a good head on her shoulders, the young boxer maintains that boxing will not get in the way of her education.Her bout against Clausi will form part of the bill presented by Sijuta Promotions.Mzuvukile Magwaca and Jose Gonzalez from Mexico will fight for the vacant WBA International bantamweight belt.Siyabonga Siyo will welcome Filipino Lito Dante in a contest for the vacant WBA mini-flyweight title.Lindile Tshemese and Sithembiso Faye will fight for the vacant SA junior bantamweight belt.Boxing SA manager Phakamile Jacobs conducted proceedings yesterday and all the boxers were given a clean bill of health by Dr Amanda Sihlobo.Action will begin at 7pm and all bouts will be televised live on Supersport 9...

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