Rapper Chad Da Don, actor Abdul Khoza to battle it out in celebrity boxing match

947’s Robert Marawa speaks with Chad Da Don and Abdul Khoza.

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The stage is set as hip-hop trailblazer Chad Da Don and award-winning actor Abdul Khoza get ready to battle it out in the ring. 

The highly anticipated bout will take place on 26 July at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg.

Fans of the pair went crazy last week after news of the fight broke. 

Both entertainers look forward to stepping out of their comfort zones and into the boxing world.

“I came from a boxing background, people don’t know… [and] I have always loved boxing. I would watch every fight every weekend.” 

– Chad Da Don

“I have been a fighter my whole life. I have faced a lot of diversity and that’s why I am getting in this ring. I am working really hard with my coach, [and] I am training all the time… I am not taking this for granted and Abdul will feel me.” 

– Chad Da Don

“I am a sportsman myself, just like Chad… I had my years of karate [but] this is different for me. It’s something that I also love and respect and followed very closely.” 

– Abdul Khoza

Khoza says one of the challenges he has already faced is gaining weight.

Not being a meat-eater has made it difficult to put on the weight required for the fight. 

“I am definitely not in my comfort zone here [but] I am working a lot to match myself and get myself to that level… it’s been tough.”

– Abdul Khoza

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