MEET THE POPBOX TEAM
Discover the people who make the POPBOX Club a place of growth and opportunity.
Meet our talented champions, our dedicated Founders and Trainers who ignite their potential, and the visionary founders who inspire our mission to cultivate champions in life.
SIKELELA

WC Junior Lightweight Champ
Sikelela Xatasi is carving his name into South Africa’s boxing history with a flawless 6-0 record.
With lightning speed, knockout power, and unshakable discipline, he’s more than a champion, he’s a rising icon. As he prepares to defend his title, Xatasi isn’t just fighting for wins he’s fighting for greatness.
SIVENATHI

Professional Boxer
After dominating the amateur scene in 2024, Sivenathi Nomtayi entered the professional ring in August 2025 with big expectations and bigger ambitions.
Known for his razor-sharp technique and ring IQ, Nomtayi brings the mindset of a tactician and the hunger of a contender. His debut signals the start of a promising professional chapter in South African boxing.
HLONELA "DK"

Top Tier Amateur
Hlonela “DK” Dekeda is ready to light up the pro stage.
With a fearless approach and an electric fighting style, DK delivers fireworks every time he steps into the ring.
Backed by a decorated amateur career and a growing fanbase, DK isn’t just making a debut, he’s making a statement.
SARA

POPBOX Founder
Sara Jones is the visionary behind POP [Power of Perception]. An initiative designed to give today’s youth more than just motivation.
It’s a movement rooted in a single idea: the right word, at the right time, can change everything.
Through POP, Sara is creating space for self-belief, resilience, and inner power. One word at a time.
TYRONE

Southpaw Owner
Inspirational leader, Boxing Coach and co-founder of the POPBOX Club. Tyron Lloyd is the driving force behind Southpaw Boxing, a name now synonymous with discipline, passion, and peak performance.
Tyrone has created more than just a gym. With its community-first ethos, Southpaw has become a proving ground for amateurs and pros alike. Under his leadership, Southpaw isn’t just training fighters, it’s raising a generation of champions.
HEAR IT FROM OUR POPBOXERS

“When I come here, I forget about all the stuff that’s hard at home. I feel safe, like I belong, it’s my second home.”
“Even on bad days, when I get to POPBOX, I smile. Training clears my head. I leave feeling better.”
“Not just in my body, but in my mind too. Before, I didn’t believe in myself. Now I do. I feel like I can face anything.”