Sa Boxers Lerena, Mchunu, Mbenge Declare War For International Bouts

While promises are often easily made, keeping them can be a daunting task, especially in boxing where even well-thought-out plans can crumble under the pressure of unforeseen circumstances.

That is why legendary Mike Tyson, who was known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style as well as his controversial behaviour inside and outside the ring, told a reporter when asked if he was worried about Evander Holyfield : Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.

Tyson lost his WBA heavyweight title to Holyfield by an 11th-round stoppage on November 9 1996.

Verbal barbs were exchanged by South Africans Kevin Lerena, Thabiso Mchunu and Thulani Mbenge and their foreign opponents Ukrainian Serhiy Radchenko, Congolese Amador Kalonji and Namibian Emmanuel Mungadjela in a pre-tournament press conference at Time Square Casino's Sunbet Arena in Pretoria on Monday.

The Reckoning: Kevin Lerena vs Serhiy Radchenko press conference. - SuperSport