Former Springbok Elton Jantjies is gearing up to put up a fight – in the name of charity – in a celebrity boxing match this weekend.
The World Cup-winning champion will face retired Bok and Bulls player Lionel Mapoe on Saturday, 30 November. The match will take place in Durban at the Station Urban Events Space.
The rugby players will step into the ring to raise funds for the Abbaquar San Dream Centre in KwaZulu-Natal.
Coincidentally, Elton’s fight comes months after his ex, Ashleigh Ogle, also took part in a celeb boxing match. She dedicated her victory to victims of gender-based violence.
ELTON JANTJIES READY TO FIGHT!
On his Instagram account, Elton Jantjies posted several pics of him gearing up for fight night against fellow rugby player Lionel Mapoe.
The 34-year-old claimed that the lead-up to the boxing match was “one of the most exciting weeks of my sporting career.”
He added that the match would mark a “historic night”.
In recent months, the former Springbok has been trained by retired boxer Mbulelo Transvaal.
Elton – who has a rugby coaching business – shared of his upcoming fight: “Getting into the ring was always one of my passionate dreams
“The sport of boxing is one of my tools to stay sharp on the rugby field and endure a proper high-intensity game.”
WHERE TO WATCH THE MATCH
According to an Instagram Story by Elton Jantjies, DStv viewers can watch the boxing match on SuperSport channel 208 on Saturday, 30 November. The event will kick off at 19:15.
Elton and Lionel’s fight is billed as the celebrity headline act.
FROM RUGBY BOOTS TO BOXING GLOVES
After being handed a four-year professional playing ban over doping allegations last year, Elton Jantjies is keeping himself busy by offering his services through his rugby coaching business, The Game Changers.
Earlier this year, Elton was last linked with a “lifeline” contract by the Lions, his former club. This, after he was released from French club Agen last year over undisclosed reasons. Elton was also let go from the Japanese club, Red Hurricanes, in 2022.
Despite being without a club, Elton has vowed to make a professional “comeback.”
WHO WILL WIN – ELTON JANTJIES OR LIONEL MAPOE?
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