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 Xolisani ‘Nomeva’ Ndongeni, celebrating his win with Colin Nathan in  November last year, is no longer the IBO champion.

Ndongeni denies comeback bout is all about the money

 Boxer Nozipho Bell prepares for her fight against  Azalia Amineva on   November 27 in Russia

Bell heads to Russia for non-title bout against Amineva

South African boxer Nozipho Bell is stepping into the ring against Russia's Azalia Amineva for an eight-round contest in Russia, staying sharp while…

Referee Allen Matakane counts out Abelo Tokwe, who was  knocked out by Lonwabo Sizani, in their junior-lightweight clash at the Guild Theatre last week.

Sizani's camp caution against shortcuts despite redemption victory

The handlers of Mdantsane knockout specialist Lonwabo Sizani, who has bounced back to winning ways after suffering a devastating knockout loss in…


TAKE THAT. Siyamthanda Mbali rocks Masivuye Piliso during their EC flyweight title clash at the Guild Theatre recently
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Mbali, Nxayiphi showdown looms as potential SA flyweight title eliminator

A battle between two KuGompo City boxers may serve as a title eliminator for the SA flyweight title shot if third-rated Theo Nxayiphi gets his wish…


Kevin Lerena unleashes a straight left against Scott Forrest at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday night. 
Picture: SPORTSOUTHAFRICA
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Lerena cuts down Forrest to crash into cruiserweight world title mix

A memorial service will be held for missing boxing trainer Bonakele Dickson Faliso this weekend
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Spiritual closure for family of missing Gqeberha boxing legend Bonakele Faliso

After 16 years of unresolved grief and unanswered questions, the family of missing legendary boxing trainer Bonakele Dickson Faliso will finally…

Aphiwe Mboyiya suffered a deep gash to his head during his clash against Kotlwano Ogeketse in Botswana at the weekend, with the blood streaming into his eyes distracting him throughout the fight
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ONLINE FIRST DD061126P14 2ND Ring rust, head-butt conspire to deal Mboyiya Botswana loss

KuGompo City boxer Aphiwe Mboyiya returned from Botswana sporting scars, with his long lay-off having backfired badly as he suffered a points loss…

Former boxer Ayanda Barnabas has died.
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Barnabas death highlights struggles of retired fighters

The plight of retired South African fighters has once again come under intense scrutiny following the tragic death of former professional boxer…

Likho Sigaba and Zolisa Batyi battle it out for the Eastern Cape featherweight title during the Kay B Promotions tournament at the Guild Theatre.
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Defiant Batyi to soldier on despite disputed loss

Former SA featherweight champion Zolisa Batyi has pledged to continue fighting despite suffering his third defeat in a row, losing to Likho Sigaba…

Zolisa Batyi will face  Likho Sigaba  at the Guild Theatre in KuGompo City on Sunday next week.

Bosom buddies Batyi and Sigaba up ante before title clash

Zolisa Batyi and Likho Sigaba (https://dailydispatch.co.za/sport/boxing/2026-10-05-batyi-pins-hopes-on-bout-against-bosom-buddy-for-a-win/)might be…

Moyisi Booi will hope to redeem his reputation  against Nkosinathi Sibiya.
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Sibiya in KZN revenge mission against Booi

Nkosinathi Sibiya steps into the ring against Moyisi Booi at the Orient Theatre on November 14, aiming to avenge KZN's past defeat and claim the SA…

The Eastern Cape's Masibulele Sigwela, who will represent SA at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, lands a left hook on Limpopo's Ponani Mathebula during a bout at Hemingways Mall in KuGompo City.
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Financial strain forces SA boxers to choose Kinshasa champs

Owethu Rula will challenge Japan's Asami Nakai for the vacant WBF female junior-bantamweight title on  November 28 at the Titi Jonas Hall in Port Alfred.

Rula delighted for another world title shot after previous disappointment

After two postponements and a canceled bout, South African boxer Owethu Rula is getting a renewed shot at international glory as she challenges…

Siphamandla Baleni in action  against Gcobani Mdeliswa.
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Mdeliswa’s gamble opens door for Baleni's SA title shot

Gcobani Mdeliswa's gamble to fight veteran Siphamandla Baleni while waiting for a championship clash backfired spectacularly, costing him the top…

Ayabulela Xatyana, right, rocks Sanele Magwaza with a right hand during their title fight at the Lillian Ngoyi Hall in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, in October 2025.
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Xatyana prioritises studies over Eastern Cape title defence

Undefeated junior featherweight Ayabulela Xatyana has temporarily put his provincial title defence on hold to focus on passing his matric exams,…

Lonki Witbooi with  boxers at the All Winners Boxing Club before a training session following its reopening.

Tete’s reopened former club to be named after him

Following its temporary closure after the tragic shooting of former world champion Zolani Tete, Mdantsane's All Winners Boxing Club has reopened…

Owethu Rula is chasing WBF glory.

Nelson Mandela Bay’s Owethu Rula eyes WBF world title fight

Eastern Cape female flyweight champion Owethu Rula is preparing to step onto the international stage as she challenges for the World Boxing…

Errikie Errikie rocks Lonwabo Sizani with a big right during their WBC junior-lightweight title at the Guild Theatre.

Mdantsane KO artist returns under Bungu guidance

Mdantsane knockout specialist Lonwabo Sizani makes his ring comeback on November 1 under the guidance of boxing legend Vuyani Bungu, facing Abelo…

NEW START: Ludumo Lamati celebrates Sinovuyo Mthintelwa's arrival in Johannesburg.
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Mthintelwa's promoter ditches him after his relocation to Johannesburg

Landile Ngxeke beat Filipino Michael Mendoza to win one of his many regional titles.

Ngxeke vows to be Malajika family party pooper in IBO title clash

Landile Ngxeke is ready to spoil the Malajika family celebration as he gears up to clash with Charlton Malajika for the vacant IBO bantamweight…