The 47-year-old Patrick Mathebula is a former professional boxer himself and his career began at home in Mohlakeng‚ Randfontein‚ where his famous father honed his skills at an early agePeter Mathebula of South Africa in action against Santos Laciar of Argentina during the bout in Soweto as lost in his first defence to at Orlando Stadium in 1981..
The 47-year-old Patrick Mathebula is a former professional boxer himself and his career began at home in Mohlakeng‚ Randfontein‚ where his famous father honed his skills at an early age."He always advised me to do things my way and he was always supportive‚" he said."He would give me tips as to how to position myself in front of an opponent before I can even swing a punch."
He would then team up with Willie Locke‚ the man who was in the corner when his father Peter ended the reign of Shik-Kim via a points decision to win the WBA flyweight title.
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