Ewart Potgieter, "The Vryheid Giant", screws a punch-ball into a special platform before starting training for his opening fight with Fred McCoy in Durban. Watching with a big grin is trainer Johnny Holt, a former S.A. bantam champion, who stands only 5ft 3in. September 16, 1955.

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