The “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) stretch as they take part in a session hosted by the “A Team Gym” in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. The grandmothers, many of whom are over 70 have been training with coach Claude Maphosa and claim that they no longer suffer from the ailments they had before, and are stronger than ever. The grannies travel from all over Cosmo City for the twice weekly sessions. Coach Maphosa is in the process of planning events in other areas for grannies who have been inspired by the story, to join in. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





77 year-old Gladys Ngwenya (C) leads others as they walk after taking part in a “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) training session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





77 year-old Gladys Ngwenya (C) and 79 year-old Constance Ngubane (R) take part in a “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) training session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





77 year-old Gladys Ngwenya (C) prepares to take part in a “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) training session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





79 year old Constance Ngubane spars in the ring as she takes part in a “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) training session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





77 year-old Gladys Ngwenya (R) and 79 year old Constance Ngubane use a punch bag as they take part in a “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) training session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





79 year old Constance Ngubane prepares to take part in a “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) training session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





The “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) take part in a "Boxing Gogos" (Grannies) training session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





The “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) stretch as they take part in a session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





Gladys Ngwenya gets ready for the Boxing Gogos training session hosted by the “A Team Gym” in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





77 year-old Gladys Ngwenya (C) prepare to take part in a “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) training session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





The “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) take part in a session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





Some of the “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) walk home with one of their grandchildren after a training session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





Gladys Ngwenya of The “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) is pictured sparring with a trainer during a session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





77 year-old Gladys Ngwenya (C) and 79 year old Constance Ngubane (2R) pray with others ahead of taking part in a “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) training session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





77 year-old Gladys Ngwenya (L) winces as she chews on a piece of ginger before a “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





77 year-old Gladys Ngwenya (L) and 79 year-old Constance Ngubane (C) take part in a “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) training session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





74 year-old Zodwa Thwala (Front) spars with trainer Nqobile Khumalo as she takes part in a “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) training session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)





The “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) take part in a “Boxing Gogos” (Grannies) training session hosted by the A Team Gym in Cosmo City in Johannesburg on September 19, 2017. (Photo by Gulshan Khan/AFP Photo)