Fight Island delivers with big performances

Cape Town's action-packed long weekend had something for everyone, from music lovers soaking up the vibes at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, to rugby fans cheering on the Stormers against Benetton in the URC.

- BUNTU GOTYWA

For fight fans, the highlight came from the shores of Cabo Beach, where Fight Island 2.0 once again delivered a spectacular night of boxing. Hosted by Savva Savvas' Insane Boxing, the event brought together a vibrant crowd and an impressive card of talent, culminating in a masterclass performance by Dean Promnick in the main event.

Promnick, stepping into the ring against Malawi's Kudakachwe Banda, put on a calculated and commanding performance over eight rounds. Despite the late hour, well into the middle of the night, the anticipation for the headliner had kept the venue buzzing with energy.

And Promnick did not disappoint. From the opening bell, he showed discipline, accuracy and relentless body work that slowly wore down his opponent. It was a clinical display of ring ownership, as he dictated the pace and direction of the fight.