Peter crowned Western Cape champ

Lonwabo Marele|Published 4 months ago

Asavela Peter, the new Western Cape Junior Flyweight Champion, with his promoters Jeremy Bean and Jack Brice, and trainer, Zola Koti, at back. Picture: Lwazi Ngxukumeshe

In the battle for the Western Cape Junior Flyweight Title, Asavela Peter, from Future Champs in Philippi, reigned victorious.

The 20-year-old Peter got the better of Simamkele Finini, from Imizamo Yethu Boxing Gym in Harare, via a split decision, in Wynberg, on Monday, December 9.

The win moves Peter to five wins and one loss, while Finini drops to one win and four losses.

The new Western Cape junior flyweight champion, Asavela Peter with coach Zola Koti. Picture: Lonwabo Marele