Meet our Boxing Conditioning Coach, Anele Mkondweni

My name is Anele Mkondweni, I am a Residence Coordinator responsible for Melade House and De Goede Hoop Residences

How have you gone about the strength and conditioning process for the CPUT boxers?

One of the basic things that are needed for boxing is power production. This needs to be achieved without necessarily

The boxers also had strength training at the campus gymnasium, to enhance cardio output, and assist with the balancing of muscle mass. Lastly, diet is very important in boxing and may vary from boxer to boxer depending on the weight target for each one.

What are the key elements of strength and conditioning for a boxer?

The key elements of strength and conditioning for a boxer is the physical condition of a boxer. When this is mastered, it would translate to his/her technical and tactical awareness and the specific skills that each boxer would possess. This can be associated with strength-power qualities which can be developed by going through the basics of jabs and crosses which improve the

Boxing Conditioning Coach

Anele Mkondweni

Discipline, dedication, and commitment are the cornerstones of every boxer. Boxing is a very dangerous sport and without the three things mentioned above, a boxer may struggle to be successful in this sport.

Meet our CPUT Boxing Coach, Sivuyile Ngwevela

My Name is Sivuyile Ngwevela. I am originally from East London, the township called Mdantsane, home of Boxing.

I am an ex-student of CPUT. I studied Education and am now a qualified teacher. I am a former boxer, both amateur and professional. I was the first student boxer to participate at FISU games in Russia Kazan 2008. In the future, I want to see our boxers participate at a professional level to market our Boxing and put CPUT on

CPUT Boxing Coach

Sivuyile Ngwevela