Bernice Ferreira secured the SA national Junior Lightweight belt when ‘The Badger’ defeated defending champion Nozipho Bell in a dominant performance at the Battle of the Farm Boxing Tournament in Pretoria, on Saturday, 8 November 2025.
The undefeated boxer confirmed her status as one to watch, winning every round of the bout to advance her professional record to 9-nil, in the South African highlight of the evening.
Prior to the title showdown, the evening’s bantamweight bout saw Zimbabwe’s Monica Mkandla claim a decisive six-round victory in her international non-title bout.
Mkandla, who was unveiled as Woman in Africa winner at the 2025 gsport Awards earlier this year, faced off against Gabisile Tshabalala.
The Zimbabwean boxer’s speed and pace proved superior, as Mkandla secured a thrilling unanimous points decision, a standout win which further cements Mkandla’s impressive ascent in the sport.
More exciting news followed the promising career start for debutant Kaitlyn Southon, when the 15-year-old amateur boxer secured a unanimous points decision win in her first competitive fight, getting her boxing journey off to a flying start.
Main Photo Caption: Bernice Ferreira secured the SA national Junior Lightweight belt when ‘The Badger’ defeated defending champion Nozipho Bell in a dominant performance at the Battle of the Farm Boxing Tournament in Pretoria, on Saturday, 8 November 2025. All Photos: McAusland Boxing Management
Photo 2 Caption: Zimbabwe’s Monica Mkandla celebrates another win after her 10-round Bantamweight win over Gabisile Tshabalala.
Photo 3 Caption: Kaitlyn Southon (right) announced the start of a promising career when the 15-year-old debutant amateur secured a unanimous points decision win in her first competitive fight.
