Debuted his successful boxing career in 2016 in Umtata Eastern Cape, Bangile Nyangani is a product of Khulani Boxing Club where he started as a junior and inexperienced boxer until he was groomed to become one of the best to ever came from that camp.
Recently, Bangile Bangani successfully defended his SA mini-flyweight title with points decision from the judges. We wanted to hear from the champ about how his love for boxing started and this is what he said, “It was not even about love at the beginning, I was just interested on the sport and decided to join a boxing club from where I was residing back then. I started with a few fights and as I continue I realize the potential I have and the number of wins I was collecting, that excited me and automatically the love for boxing kicked in”.
What does it mean to be a boxing fighter for you? “This means more than just a fighter, I have started to understand that this is business. So now, I know whenever I wake up I have to be deliberate about being disciplined in terms of gym and the food I eat as a fighter/boxer. Also, I fully understand now every next title I go for is a business transaction that puts bread on the table for me and my family – so being a fighter has become life to me”.
What sets you apart from every fight in your division? “First, it’s the planning, training differs from how it was from the previous fight because opponents differs too. I try to always be better than the last fight because I cannot manage to take any fight lightly, especially after the good record I have made for myself”.
If you were to fight with anyone now, who would it be and why? “It has to be Siphamandla Baleni, because I once lost a fight to him as I was still young and inexperienced back then. I strongly feel that I am ready now for a rematch with him. I know he is a very good boxer but I have grew a lot from since we fought together and I believe things will be totally different now with him”.
Lastly, At the end of your career, what is it that you would like to be remembered for? “I want to be remembered as one of the best skillful boxer and a very focused man in the boxing sport. I also want to be a great influence to my community, and possible see future Bangile’s back home, who could do greater things than me in the boxing industry”.