Two of the greatest athletes are going head-to-head in what could be the biggest match-up in the organisation\u2019s history, and just who will walk away holding two belts, remains to be seen.<\/p>\n
Michelle Smith, the marketing manager for Carnival City said, \u201cThe Big Top Arena is the battleground for EFC in Gauteng and over the years, has hosted thousands of fans for the events.<\/p>
\u201cThe upcoming EFC 62 will no doubt draw a capacity crowd as it will be the first time ever two fighters from two different divisions will fight for one title.\u201d<\/p>\n Du Plessis first signed with EFC over four years ago.<\/p>\n He had only just become an adult, but had his eyes firmly set on claiming gold as the youngest in history.<\/p>\n With his gutsy performances, he started immediately started making waves in the organisation.<\/p>\n On the way to the top, he amassed a 4-0 record that earned him a middleweight title shot against Garreth McLellan.<\/p>\n Many said it was too soon for the young Pretoria powerhouse and many were correct.<\/p>\n He lost his first and only fight against the soon-to-be UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships) athlete.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n \u2018Thunder\u2019 brought the storm to EFC 61<\/a><\/p>\n EFC helps animals in need<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n It was a career-defining moment for du Plessis, and one that saw him get better and grow from strength to strength.<\/p>\n Since then he has gone on to capture the welterweight title. He has defended it and cleared all opposition in his path.<\/p>\n Du Plessis now has his sights firmly set on becoming EFC\u2019s first two-division champion, but with that he has found the formidable Englishman standing in his way.<\/p>\n Since his last fight in EFC, the British behemoth, Yannick Bahati, has claimed the BAMMA Middleweight World title and is dead-set on defending both.<\/p>\n It is no secret that these two elite athletes hold little but disdain for each other.<\/p>\n They have often had verbal jousts over social media and at press conferences. They have also nearly come to blows backstage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>, Leigh Hodgson (journalist)\u00a0leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or Puleng Sekabate\u00a0pulengs@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/strong>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNSPORTEFCMH_84813-520x390.jpg\")
Photo by: Anton Geyser\/EFC Worldwide\/Gallo Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n