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How Thunzi brothers are taking on autism through boxing

Rising boxing star Athenkosi Thunzi is determined to beat autism and opponents in the ring in his quest for the sport’s pinnacle. The unbeaten 20-year-old will take on Bonginkosi Solani in a mini-flyweight clash in a KayB Promotion show in East London on April 27. The bout will mark the fourth time he steps in the ring since he found solace in boxing to help him deal with autism.

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