The night SA Boxing steps back into the spotlight with Aquila Boxing Promotion's Fistic Havoc

On 21 June 2025, The Galleria in Sandton will not be staging another fight night — it will vibrate with the buzz of a sport on the rise. Fistic Havoc, an eight-fight boxing spectacle capped by the IBO All Africa Title fight, is shaping up to be more than just a night of fists and belts.

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It's a showcase of hunger, talent, and the burning ambition to take South African boxing to a bigger stage.And right in the midst of this wave? None other than Kevin Lerena — WBC Bridgerweight champion, hometown hero, and now the face & one of the driving forces behind Aquila Boxing Promotions (ABP).THE CARD THAT PROMISES TO DELIVER

Fistic Havoc is not a matter of throwing a few names together and calling it a night. It's a well-crafted fight card, bringing together fresh debutants, high-voltage prospects, gut-wrenching comebacks, and an international-stakes main event.Headlining the night is South Africa's own Boyd Allen, ex-MMA legend turned boxing phenom, as he faces off against Botswana's undefeated sensation Kagiso Bagwasi. 

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The two will battle for the IBO All Africa Title — but more than a belt hangs in the balance. It's a clash of styles, of countries, and of growing reputations, the kind of fight that reminds us why we fall in love with this sport in the first place.And the undercard? It's loaded with fights that promise fireworks:

Kaine Fourie vs. Sifiso Hlongwane

Lindokuhle Khuzwayo vs. Jeff Magagane

Leo Careri vs. Kangolo Tshimanga

Tiisetso Matikinca vs. Thabiso Mpolokeng

Luke Hendrikz vs. Thapelo Nkoane

Sabelo Ndwandwe vs. Shawn Nkuna

Rene Tshimanga vs. Amedo Ekala

This is fight night done properly — a platform for up-and-coming stars, a battleground for veterans, and proof that South African boxing boasts both the talent and the fan base to think bigger.

THE MAN WITH THE VISION: KEVIN LERENAMost South Africans know Kevin Lerena as the boxer in the ring, powerful, determined, unbeatable. But away from the glare of the spotlight, Lerena has assumed a new role, one that could prove to be just as character-defining as his life in the ring: promoter and visionary.

With Aquila Boxing Promotions, Lerena is not just hosting events; he is building a revolution."We don't want to present just a night of boxing," Lerena elucidates. "We want to build a foundation. Create opportunities. Give young fighters their opportunity and let the world see what South African boxing has to offer."

With heavyweight sponsors like SuperSport, World Sports Betting, and Tigris Wealth behind his mission, Lerena's vision is clear: to give the sport — and the fighters — the professional platform they deserve.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Date: 21 June 2025

Venue: The Galleria, Sandton

Tickets:VVIP: R2500 | VIP: R2000 | General: R500

Bookings: Call/WhatsApp 079 123 4319

WHY THIS NIGHT MATTERSFistic Havoc is more than just another night on the boxing calendar. It's a sign that something is changing — that with the right vision, talent, and support, South African boxing can punch much harder than its weight.For the spectators, it's a night to get close to the action, to feel the sweat, the scream, the drama. For fighters, it's a chance to leave a mark of success. And for Kevin Lerena and Aquila Boxing Promotions, it's a step towards changing what's possible for the sport in this country.Boxing, after all, is about more than punches — it's about heart, grit, and the stories we tell when the gloves come off. And on 21 June, a new chapter begins.

Follow them on Instagram: @aquilaboxingpromotions for the latest fight announcements, behind-the-scenes action, and exclusive updates.