Cassper Nyovest reveals a new TV sponsor mere days before his anticipated celebrity boxing battle with fellow rapper Priddy Ugly at the Capital City’s Sun Bet Arena at Time Square Casino.
Through his social media accounts on Thursday, the “Mama I Made It” singer informed his followers that the battle will be shown live on ESPN Africa, channel 218 on DStv.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I have good news for everyone. Nyovest announced that the battle will be shown on ESPN Africa, DStv channel 218. “Many people have been asking me about this, and I’m pleased to announce that the fight will be broadcast on ESPN Africa, DStv channel 218.”
BREAKING NEWS!!! The fight will be broadcast live on ESPN AFRICA! This is Dstv channel 218!!!
This Saturday, South Africans can watch the battle live at the Sun Arena in Pretoria. Kopa le shape kota so you can seem beautiful on Tv!! Tickets at Web tickets!!! #CassperVsPriddyUgly photo by @LtQuad7mbs on Twitter
29 September 2022 — Don Billiato (@casspernyavest)
This comes two weeks after the rapper confirmed SuperSport’s sponsorship withdrawal.
In response to a fan’s tweet asking where the show would air, Mufasa announced that SuperSport had pulled its sponsorship.
“I hope that SuperSport will broadcast this fight,” wrote @tatteddiplomat.
“Nah. Not available on SuperSport. “It’s a long story, but we lost the SS partnership, which led to the loss of betting company sponsorship because they want TV,” Nyovest explained.
While admirers congratulated the celebrity on getting the TV deal, the Twitter user @lebz manopoz asked Cassper if he had arranged his match with the actor and musician Naak Musiq.
“I continue to hear this a lot. People believe I was compensated for the outcome of my last bout. “I did not throw the match,” Nyovest stated.
“If I had thrown the match with Naak, I wouldn’t be so angry with what the judges and referees did that night. I will not lose this fight on Saturday, you fool. I’m all set.”
This is something I hear a lot. People believe I was compensated for my previous bout. I did not ignite the cigarette. If I had thrown the match with Naak, I wouldn’t be so angry about what the judges and ref did that night. I will not lose this fight on Saturday, you fool. I’m able https://t.co/v94T8kEYQc
29 September 2022 — Don Billiato (@casspernyavest)
Meanwhile, it appears that Nyovest continues to deny losing to Naak Musiq.
In an effort to illustrate that the battle was unfairly evaluated, Mufasa posted a video from their April match in Sun City, in which he can be seen landing several powerful blows on his opponent.
“Your son ate these all night long. The last knockdown occurred in the third round. After collapsing on me, the man was unable to rise up. His legs have disappeared.
He continued, “Did the official tally? No! Did the judges keep score? No! Why? God alone knows. I am aware as well, but it is a topic for another day.
“I’m returning to the ring this Saturday with more PAIN!” This time, leaving nothing to the judges! #CassperVsNaakMusiq #CassperVsPriddyUgly #Boxing”
Meanwhile, Nyovest’s competitor, Priddy Ugly, shrugged off rumors that he may be utilizing performance-enhancing drugs to defeat Nyovest.
“I’m reading rumors of steroids under my post; it’s crazy that men believe I can’t look this amazing naturally,” remarked the “Soil” singer.
“For your information, I am the one who requested that we remain drug-free and undergo drug tests every couple of weeks leading up to the fight. BEING READY and awaiting the test for five weeks now.”
The “Celeb City” exhibition boxing match is part of a weekend-long festival that also features musical performances by Kamo Mphela, Blxckie, and Pabi Cooper.
The event’s buildup begins on Friday, September 30, and continues until Sunday, October 2.