South African fighter pursues Power Slap title in US
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Brandon Wilson of Gqeberha, South Africa, is competing in Power Slap, a controversial combat sport, with the goal of winning a championship and bringing the title back to the Eastern Cape.
The 28-year-old, nicknamed the “B-52 Bomber”, transitioned to slap fighting after experience in boxing and MMA, discovering the sport on YouTube. He currently ranks ninth among Power Slap heavyweights and trains six days a week in Mitchell, South Dakota, focusing on strength, speed, and mental preparation.
Wilson credits his upbringing in a “tough family” for his natural fighting ability and emphasizes the importance of mental fortitude in the unusual sport, where competitors stand still and take slaps. He recently defeated Brice “Just Hands” Jones in Las Vegas, a win that he believes will improve his ranking. Despite the violence of the sport, Wilson hopes his opponents avoid serious injury and prioritizes his family’s support, calling them immediately after victories.
His father, Trevor Wilson, a security firm owner, expressed pride in his son’s pursuit of his dream, and Wilson intends to dedicate any championship win to his hometown of Gqeberha.
