Christo Smith Boxing Photography.

Starline Boxing Promotions. Fight 7. The main Bout.
Ntethelelo Ntetheh Nkosi vs Prince Dlomoh.
Junior Welterweight Title. 12 Rounds.

A new South African JuniorWelterweight champion was crowned.
Ntethelelo Ntetheh Nkosi won the SA title in the 9th round via a knockout. The dethroned champion Prince Dlomoh was making his fifth title defence.

Starline Boxing Promotions. Fight 6.
Phumelelo Ngcobo vs Matt Dematos.
Welterweight. 4 Rounds.

Phumelelo Ngcobo won via a unanimous points decision against Matt Dematos.

Starline Boxing Promotions. Fight 5.
Lindokuhle Dlamini vs Nhlonipho Hlubi.
Junior Welterweight Title. 10 Rounds.

Lindokuhle Dlamini was crowned the new KZN JuniorWelterweight champion defeating Nhlonipho Hlubi on points.

Starline Boxing Promotions Fight 4.
Thema Zuma vs Babalwa Nonqonqotha.
SA Junior Female Bantamweight Title. 10 Rounds

Thema Zuma retained her SA JuniorBantamweight title via split points decision against Babalwa Nonqonqotha (EC).

Starline Boxing Promotions Fight 3.
Welterweight. 4 Rounds.
Ryan Johnson vs Siswe Buthelezi.

Ryan went on to winning via a 2nd round TKO.

Starline Boxing Promotions Fight 2. 4 Rounds Middleweight.
Nasiphi Nara Vellem vs Dario Barrela.

Nasiphi went on to winning via a unanimous points decision.

Please note that the first bout I was unable to photograph.
The first Bout was:
Thanduxolo Lamula vs Chris Morrow. 4 Rounds Supermiddleweight.

Thanduxolo went on to winning via a second round TKO.

Happy Boxing Day!

As I try and do every year, I thought it would be germane to today's holiday to post some of my favourite Boxing "shots" from this year's boxing which I've covered.

A very difficult task as I shot quite a few tournaments, along with all the press conferences and weigh ins, but I narrowed them down to these photos.

I would be remiss if I didn't thank all the phenomenal boxers and their trainers and managers, the passionate promoters, the dedicated officials from BSA, the other photographers and members of the media and of course all of the spectators for the wonderful opportunities for me to do what I do.

Together, we all make boxing happen and make it possible.

Thank you to everyone that makes a difference in boxing.

Boxing and photography are part of my very being and I look forward to bringing you many more photos, memories and results from forthcoming tournaments next year.

All of these photos, taken in South Africa, make me so incredibly proud to be South African, as we have so much talent to show...

All of these photos were taken with a Canon 1DX, as well as an old Sigma 24-70 2.8.

Have a great Festive Season, and if you're traveling, travel safely!

Happy Boxing Day!

As I try and do every year, I thought it would be germane to today's holiday to post some of my favourite Boxing "shots" from this year's boxing which I've covered.

This year was very different to previous years because of the current pandemic.
I only managed to cover 3 tournaments in 2020, when during the course of a normal year, I would cover between 30 and 40 tournaments. The state of the world is upside down and bizarre, however, the very nature of boxing is to fight, and I know that boxing will come back and continue going forward.

Fighting through difficulties is in our blood. Something that we are born with, and something that no one can take away from us. I salute all the boxers that have managed to be active this year, and I salute all the boxers that stayed fit and ready despite not having an opportunity to fight. This is merely a hurdle in the greater scheme of things. Keep fit, stay sharp, and stay ready. You never know what your future holds. You got this...

I would be remiss if I didn't thank all the phenomenal boxers and their trainers and managers, the passionate promoters, the dedicated officials from BSA, the other photographers and members of the media, and of course all the fans watching from home. Boxing continues because of pure passion and love for the magnificent Sweet Science.

Together, we all make boxing happen and make it possible.

Thank you to everyone that makes a difference in boxing.

Boxing and photography are part of my very being and I look forward to bringing you many more photos, memories and results from forthcoming tournaments.

All of these photos, which were taken in South Africa, make me so incredibly proud to be South African as we have so much talent to show...

All of these photos were taken with a Canon 1DX, as well as an older Sigma 24-70 2.8.

Have a great Festive Season, and if you're traveling, travel safely!

Gauteng Women's Welterweight Title. 8 Rounds.

Matshidiso Mokebesi vs Kholosa Ndobayini.

Matshidiso went on to winning via a unanimous points decision.

Bantamweight 6 Rounds.

Tumelo Matsane vs Abel Ndava.

Tumelo went on to winning via split decision.

Welterweight. 6 Rounds.

Lybon Ntshani vs Simphiwe Ntombela.

Lybon went on to winning via a KO in the 5th Round.

Catchweight 80kgs. 4 Rounds.

Keagan Mills vs Damian Paysley.

Keagan went on to winning via a split decision.

Women's Featherweight. 4 Rounds.

Monalisa Takane vs Lufuno Mutshayi.

Monalisa went on to winning via a split decision.

JNR Welterweight. 6 Rounds.

Raymond Kupula vs Thompson Mokwana.

Raymond went on to winning via a split decision.

Bantamweight. 6 Rounds.

Joshua Studdard vs Soul Hlungwane.

Joshua went on to winning via a split decision.

Welterweight. 4 Rounds.

Lybon Ntshani vs Kalele Kadumbu.

The fighters fought to a draw.

Bantamweight. 6 Rounds.

Abel Ndaba vs Masanda Mavumenwana.

Abel went on to winning via a 4th round TKO.

Lightweight. 4 Rounds.

Shone van Schalkwyk vs Sando Jackson.

Shone went on to winning via a TKO in the 2nd round.

Women's JNR Featherweight. 4 Rounds.

Lufuno Mutshayi vs Nosiacwase Dube.

The fighters fought to a draw.

Happy Boxing Day!

As I try and do every year, I thought it would be germane to today's holiday to post some of my favourite Boxing "shots" from this year's boxing which I've covered.

A very difficult task as I shot quite a few tournaments, along with all the press conferences and weigh ins, but I narrowed them down to these photos.

I would be remiss if I didn't thank all the phenomenal boxers and their trainers and managers, the passionate promoters, the dedicated officials from BSA, the other photographers and members of the media and of course all of the spectators for the wonderful opportunities for me to do what I do.

Together, we all make boxing happen and make it possible.

Thank you to everyone that makes a difference in boxing.

Boxing and photography are part of my very being and I look forward to bringing you many more photos, memories and results from forthcoming tournaments next year.

All of these photos, taken in South Africa, make me so incredibly proud to be South African, as we have so much talent to show...

All of these photos were taken with a Canon 1DX, as well as an old Sigma 24-70 2.8.

Have a great Festive Season, and if you're traveling, travel safely!

IBO Cruiserweight Title. 12 Rounds.

Kevin Lerena vs Sefer Seferi.

Kevin proved too strong for his opponent winning via a 3rd round KO.

WBA/IBF JNR Welterweight Africa Title. 12 Rounds.

Jabulani Makhensi vs Marius Matambo.

Jabulani went on to winning via a split decision.

Vacant Gauteng Cruiserweight Title. 10 Rounds.

Lebo Mash*toa vs Keaton Gomes.

After 10 rounds of boxing, Lebo went on to winning via a split decision.

Light Heavyweight. 4 Rounds.

Mdudusi Moyo vs Michael Markram.

Mdudusi went on to winning via a split decision.

JNR Middleweight. 4 Rounds.

Themba Mhlanga vs Aidan Quin.

Themba went on to winning via a majority points decision.

Friday is Boxing Day.

It's been a while since I've uploaded a boxing pic, but here you go...

IBO Super Middleweight Africa Title. 12 Rounds.

Rowan Campbell vs Patrick Mukala.

Rowan proved too strong and fit for his opponent, winning via a 7th round TKO at last week on the Golden Gloves Razor Sharp tournament. Here, Rowan lands a stiff jab on Patrick.

I used my gorgeous 1DX and an older 24-70mm 2.8.