PIRB’s Champions 4 Charity 2024
Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB) hosted their 5th annual al Champions 4 Charity white-collar boxing event on 3 August 2024.
The evening saw six boxing matches between 12 boxers (10 amateur and two professional) take place with the ultimate winners emerging as the charities the event was held in aid of: Tools For Life and Breadline Africa.
Approximately 300 guests turned up to watch the action and enjoy live music performances while tucking into three-course meal. Comedian Themba Robin, who is an ambassador for one of the charities, joined the event as a speaker.
“The PIRB extends its thanks and gratitude to all the sponsors, contributors, attendees, and boxing participants. The event could not have been made possible without their involvement and support,” says Willem Klopper, PIRB’s Communications Manager.
Donations for the 2024 Champions 4 Charity event are still open.
Visit https://www.champions4charity.co.za/#fighters and choose a boxer to donate toward the charity they represented this year.
To read more about the two charity beneficiaries, visit: https://www.champions4charity.co.za/#beneficiaries
PARTICIPANTS:
| LEVEL | RED CORNER | vs. | BLUE CORNER | WINNER |
| Amateur | Alan “The Viking” Cherry | vs. | Nolo “Bull” Nyambe | Nolo |
| Amateur | Megan “The Machine” Crous | vs. | Natalie “The Iron Maiden” Van Heerden | Megan |
| Amateur | Roland “The Mighty Hammer” Palm | vs. | Joshua “Baby Hands” Kitenge | Joshua |
| Amateur | Pieter “Iceman” Yssel | vs. | Bongani “D Bongz” Dube | Bongani |
| Amateur | Adam “Jumbo” Azam | vs. | Roan “Bolt” Van Heerden | Adam |
| Professional | Andrew “Warrior” Gumbi | vs. | Wezi “The Fearless” Chirwa | Wezi |
SPONSORS:
Platinum: Ariston
Gold: Supahot, Rothenberger, and Plumblink
Silver: IOPSA, PlumbConnect, South African Women In Plumbing & Trades, and Muri Media & Communications
Bronze: Upat, MacSteel (Fluid Control), Ubunye Wealth, Advanced Valves, Plumblink, PIRB, Amplifi UK, BlueLever Education, and Apollo Solar Technology
Contributors: Rumble Fight Factory, Silver Signs & Print, Luckybird Drinks, and Royal Elephant Hotel & Conference Centre
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- Supplied by PIRB
