Fight Details
 
Matchup: Dave Van der Merwe   L   Themba Mathoho   (UD)
Corner A: Bob Nhlapo
Corner B: Kyle Morkel
Fight Date: 09/03/2026
Show Promoter: AI South Africa-Eastern Cape
Venue: iBhayi Sotyu, iBhayi, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Weightclass: Middleweight
Fight Type: Non Title / 6 rounds
Excitement Rating: 301
 
Purse & Expenses
Dave Van der Merwe's Purse: 188
Themba Mathoho's Purse: 188
Dave Van der Merwe's Expenses: 38
Themba Mathoho's Expenses: 112

 
Referee
Name: Quoitrel Sotyu
Location: Boksburg, South Africa
Strictness: 383
Awareness: 827
Stoppages: 294
Competence: 518
Judge 1
Name: Luvolwethu Khumalo
Location: Germiston, South Africa
Ring Control: 157
Aggression: 109
Defensive: 256
Shots Landed: 478
Sway: 77
Judge 2
Name: Sam Van Onselen
Location: Durban, South Africa
Ring Control: 117
Aggression: 120
Defensive: 199
Shots Landed: 564
Sway: 259
Judge 3
Name: Kasi Hlatshwayo
Location: Khayelitsha, South Africa
Ring Control: 134
Aggression: 132
Defensive: 188
Shots Landed: 546
Sway: 177