{
  "id": 5620419,
  "title": "Mokatsane, Nonina renew old boxing rivalry in fourth showdown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/mokatsane-nonina-renew-old-boxing-rivalry-in-fourth-showdown",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T18:39:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/mokatsane-nonina-renew-old-boxing-rivalry-in-fourth-showdown/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Matshidiso \"Scorpion Queen\" Mokatsane and Bukiwe \"Anaconda\" Nonina, both veteran boxers, are set to face off in Bloemfontein on Saturday in their fourth meeting. The bout will take place as part of an all-women boxing tournament organized by Queen Empire Boxing Promotions at Batho Community Hall. Mokatsane, a Free State champion, won their first encounter in 2016, while Nonina claimed victory twice in their subsequent meetings. Mokatsane acknowledges the challenge of facing an experienced opponent but is confident in her championship experience. \"My plan approaching this fight is to win it because the first time like I lost twice. So, now my plan is to win,\" she says. Nonina, on the other hand, is confident in her ability to secure another win, emphasizing that changing weight divisions will not alter her fighting style. She believes that despite questions about women boxers' commercial value, her years of competition and TV presence have proven her worth. \"I’m happy to see young faces,\" Nonina adds. The fourth showdown between Mokatsane and Nonina is the headline event in the tournament, with the Free State title on the line. The all-women card also includes a supporting bout between Emma Mohono and Namhla Mankayi. The entry is free for the public, and the tournament commences at 2pm at Batho Community Hall in Bloemfontein.",
  "summary": "The two will battle for the Free State title as part of an all-women boxing tournament.",
  "key_points": [
    "Matshidiso Mokatsane and Bukiwe Nonina face off in Bloemfontein for their fourth boxing match",
    "Mokatsane won their first encounter in 2016, Nonina claimed victory twice in subsequent fights",
    "Nonina confident in securing another win despite weight division change"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}