If Manqoba Magubane continues where he left off when he won the Mpumalanga junior-lightweight boxing title against Zwelakhe Nhlapho on December 22, then Katlego Khanyisa's bubble will burst when the two meet at Booysens on February 21.

This is according to trainer Steve Pieterse whose stable has just been joined by African Boxing Union (ABU) junior-lightweight holder, Lucky “The Genius” Monyebane, in Mpumalanga.

Interestingly, Monyebane from Dikebu in North West is rated No 1, a spot above Khanyisa, with Eastern Cape champion Lubabalo Kweyi at No 2. They are top three contenders for the national title that is held by Asanda Ginqgi.

Khanyisa from the HotBox Gym of successful trainer-manager Colin Nathan in Johannesburg is undefeated after eight fights while Magubane has a loss in five fights.