BET announces new boxing drama, ‘Pound 4 Pound’
BET is thrilled to champion the voices of extraordinary women through its unwavering dedication to powerful storytelling. This month, prepare to be inspired as BET unveils the premiere of the groundbreaking boxing drama, Pound 4 Pound on September 29 at 18:30. This is to celebrate fearless women who are shattering limits and forging new paths, offering audiences unforgettable stories of courage and resilience.
BET is set to premiere Pound 4 Pound, a 13-part drama series that explores the high-stakes world of women’s boxing in Africa, delivering a powerful narrative of resilience, empowerment, and the pursuit of greatness.
The series follows Lindiwe Mkhwanazi, portrayed by Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, a passionate advocate for women’s boxing and the COO of the South African Boxing Federation. Lindiwe finds herself in hot water after prematurely registering an all-women’s team for the Africa Unite Boxing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria. To get the team ready, she recruits a washed-up former boxing champion, Dingaan “Tiger” Nkosi, played by Mduduzi Mabaso Mdakane, to train the amateur women boxers. Most of these women have never boxed before, but see an opportunity in joining the team. Their journey unfolds a compelling narrative that mirrors the real-life challenges and victories of everyday women. It’s a story about underdogs rising to greatness and women breaking barriers in male-dominated fields.
Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, shared her excitement, “Taking on the role of Lindiwe Mkhwanazi has been an incredibly empowering experience for me. Pound 4 Pound is a story that breaks the mould and challenges the ceiling of what female potential is perceived to be in society, proving that it is truly limitless. I hope this story resonates with viewers and sparks conversations about the power of resilience and the boundless strength of women.”
Production Company: Bakwena Productions
Key Cast: Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, Mduduzi Mabaso, Gabisile Tshabalala, Kealeboga Masango, Kwanele Mthethwa, Nicole Bessick, Sne Mbatha, Zolisa Xaluva, Brandon Auret.
Synopsis: Lindiwe Mkhwanazi, a passionate advocate for women’s boxing and the COO of The South African Boxing Federation, faces sabotage from within her own organization when she recruits a washed-up former boxing champion to train and lead a team of amateur women boxers to compete in a major African boxing tournament.
