Ludumo Galada
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Ludumo Galada was a South Africa
n boxer. Nicknamed "Pretty Boy", Galada was born in Mdantsane Township outside of East London in the Eastern Cape
province. His first international boxing match occurred at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
where he fought as a bantamweight
. Galada advanced to the quarterfinals. He qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics, where he fought as a featherweight
. He lost in the 3rd round of his only match to Azerbaijan
's Shahin Imranov
. He won the South African title in 2007 and successfully defended it 3 times. In early morning of 11 January, 2009, while returning home visiting his sick brother in Johannesburg
, Galada was killed in a car crash in Aliwal North
in the Eastern Cape.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n boxer. Nicknamed "Pretty Boy", Galada was born in Mdantsane Township outside of East London in the Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are Port Elizabeth and East London. It was formed in 1994 out of the "independent" Xhosa homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, together with the eastern portion of the Cape Province...
province. His first international boxing match occurred at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002 Commonwealth Games
The 2002 Commonwealth Games were held in Manchester, England from 25 July to 4 August 2002. The XVII Commonwealth Games was the largest multi-sport event ever to be held in the UK, eclipsing London's 1948 Summer Olympics in numbers of teams and athletes participating.After the 1996 Manchester...
where he fought as a bantamweight
Bantamweight
Bantamweight is usually a class in boxing for boxers who weigh above 115 pounds and up to 118 pounds . However, in Mixed Martial Arts it is 134-136 pounds . Wrestling also has similar weight classes including bantamweight...
. Galada advanced to the quarterfinals. He qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics, where he fought as a featherweight
Featherweight
Featherweight is a weight class division in the sport of boxing. There are similarly named divisions under several Mixed Martial Arts organizations and in Greco-Roman wrestling.-Professional boxing:...
. He lost in the 3rd round of his only match to Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
's Shahin Imranov
Shahin Imranov
Shahin Imranov is a boxer from Azerbaijan.best known to win two featherweight silver medals at European championships.-Career:...
. He won the South African title in 2007 and successfully defended it 3 times. In early morning of 11 January, 2009, while returning home visiting his sick brother in Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
, Galada was killed in a car crash in Aliwal North
Aliwal North
Aliwal North is a town in central South Africa on the Orange River, Eastern Cape Province. Aliwal North is the seat of the Maletswai Local Municipality which falls within the Ukhahlamba District Municipality....
in the Eastern Cape.