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Fight Island 6 delivers major boxing action in Cape Town

Fight Island 6 drew a sold-out crowd to Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on Saturday, with Tristen "Prince" Naidoo among the event's biggest attractions.

9 September 2026 | 17:02 Deur 2 min lees
Bokser word by Fight Island 6 in Kaapstad in sy hoek versorg
Fight Island 6 by Makers Landing aan die V&A Waterfront in Kaapstad. Foto: Bert Mostert

Fight Island 6 kicked off on Saturday afternoon at 17:00 in Cape Town, when the sixth edition of the local boxing promotion took place at Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront.

Fight Island is a local boxing promotion that is rapidly building momentum and becoming known for good matchmaking and an interesting mix of established and emerging fighters from across South Africa.

Fight Island 6 Cape Town draws sold-out crowd

The event was attended by a large crowd, with the show eventually selling out. Bert Mostert, writer and sports analyst, attended the event and had the opportunity to meet some of the fighters in person, while also experiencing the evening's action up close.

Bert Mostert saam met vegters en amptenare by Fight Island 6 in Kaapstad
Bert Mostert had the opportunity to meet some of the fighters and officials at Fight Island 6. Photo: Bert Mostert

Prince among the evening's biggest attractions

One of the biggest draws of the evening was well-known boxer and content creator Tristen Naidoo, better known as Prince, who was cheered on by many supporters. Naidoo featured in the evening's main programme fighting for the WBF Africa lightweight title against Grey Chimkwapulo.

Vegters poseer saam met Bert Mostert by Makers Landing tydens Fight Island 6
Fighters pose with supporters at Makers Landing. Photo: Bert Mostert

A full fight card at Makers Landing

The card included several title fights, including the WBC Silver International super-bantamweight title between Kaya Mlata and Hassan Milanzi, and the WBF International super-welterweight title between Josh Feldman and Emile Brits. Supporting fights included Asekho Nocele versus Yusufu Ali, Cameron Timm versus Aphiwe Baxa and Rebekah Nel's fight.

Uitklophou-bonustjek en ’n oorwinning in die ring by Fight Island 6 in Kaapstad
A knockout bonus of R5 000 and a winner's hand raised at Fight Island 6. Photo: Bert Mostert

Knockout bonuses were part of the evening's appeal and quickened the pace in several fights. Women's boxing also featured on the card.

’n Bokser in die ring by Fight Island 6 aan die V&A Waterfront in Kaapstad
The evening's action also included women's boxing. Photo: Bert Mostert

Next gathering early in December

With Fight Island continuing to build momentum, the next event is already being planned for early in December.

Skeidsregter en amptenare saam met ’n vegter in die ring by Fight Island 6
Officials and fighters behind the scenes at Fight Island 6 in Cape Town. Photo: Bert Mostert

For South African boxing fans it is definitely a promotion to watch – and the next Fight Island event should not be missed.

Bert Mostert with Erik Thiart, (left) and Matthew Alexander – Fitness coach & influencer (right)

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Written by Bert Mostert. Photos: Bert Mostert

This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.

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