Boxing brings positivity in Eldos

This is thanks to many residents who are passionate about youth development in the area.

Despite all the negative things being reported about Eldorado Park, there is more than a glimmer of hope for many young people.

This is thanks to many residents who are passionate about youth development in the area.

Such responsible citizens are Marcus Dalton and Kyle Strydom, the founders of Bee Sting Boxing Club. The club currently has 30 members with the youngest being six years old.

The coaches know their way around the ring and the boxers work out quite a sweat during training.

Boys and girls who are members of the club all agree that boxing has taught them discipline while keeping them away from the streets and trouble.

“I love boxing because it keeps me busy,” says 11 year old Siyaam Beyers. “I also want to fight in the tournaments so that I can win a medal and a trophy.

Beyers doesn’t know any professional female boxers that she wants to be like when she grows up but she definitely wants to go professional one day.

For ten year old Zaakir Dalton it’s different. He loves boxing because his grandfather was a boxer when he was young.

For the teenagers who are more senior in the club, things are getting more serious as they prepare for tournament set to take place later this month. They have been training extra hard getting ready to face their opponents in the ring so they can earn bragging rights and move up the rankings.

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