Return to Glory 4 Results: Magcaba and Booth Capture KZN Boxing Titles in Pietermaritzburg

November 7, 2026 sportnow Mvelo Promotions, in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (KZN DSAC), successfully organized the Return To Glory 4: Fill Up City Hall boxing event at the Pietermaritzburg City Hall, featuring all eight matches that provided thrilling action to a packed audience. Return to Glory 4, KZN Junior Bantamweight.Nonkululeko Mncube vs Babalwa “The Fox” Nonqonqotho!Fans were eagerly anticipating this match, featuring the KZN Bantamweight champion against the Eastern Cape Fox, and it did NOT disappoint!After 8 fiercely contested rounds, Nonkululeko Mncube emerged victorious pic.twitter.com/qMugRwqZWZ

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From the initial bell to the final match, spectators experienced relentless action, knockdowns, and valiant displays of skill that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

In the main event, which contested the vacant KZN Bantamweight Title, Ntethelelo Magcaba was declared the new champion after a stunning first-round TKO victory that thrilled the audience.

Booth came into the match with a record of 5 wins, 3 losses, and 4 knockouts from 8 fights, now boasting 6 wins with 5 knockouts. Ndyambo had a record of 8 wins, 7 losses, 1 draw, and 1 knockout from 16 bouts.

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In the co-main event, Nobengazi Booth, hailing from Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal, defended her Female SA Junior Middleweight Title with a powerful fourth-round TKO victory over the tenacious Nomandithini Ndyambo from East London, Eastern Cape, in their scheduled 10-round battle.

Booth, entering the ring with a record of five wins and three losses, including four knockouts, now holds an updated record of six wins with five finishers.

Ndyambo approached the match with a background of eight wins, seven losses, one draw, and one knockout from 16 fights.

The match was supervised by referee Thulile Buhlalu, with Eric Khoza, Sipho Zondo, and Thokozani Ncube serving as judges.

On the undercard, Nonkululeko Mncube retained her Female KZN Junior Bantamweight Title with a hard-fought TKO victory, contributing to an exciting evening of boxing.

The event was also graced by the attendance of MEC Khawula and Head of Department Dr. Thobile Sifunda, both of whom remained present throughout the tournament.

In a testament to commitment towards enhancing grassroots boxing, MEC Khawula responded to a request from promoter Nomvelo by officially handing over boxing training gear to foster the sport’s growth.

The equipment comprised 12 pairs of boxing gloves, punching bags, a weighing scale, and other crucial training resources.

This handover marked another significant development in the ongoing efforts to bolster grassroots boxing and equip aspiring boxers with the tools needed to hone their skills.