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Trainer Fernandes heaps praise on Malajika, predicts he will stop Cafu

‘Everybody doubted he would have power at flyweight, but he stopped Jackson in two rounds’

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Koopman ‘cooks up a Storm’ to claim vacant WBA belt

Shervantaigh Koopman planned to cook up a storm at Emperors Palace where he welcomed Canadian Brandon Cook for the ...

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Ngxaka, Sityo headline Mthatha event that pays tribute to Oliver Tambo

“Triple B Promotions chose the exact date to mark this day and celebrate the life and times of the struggle icon,” says ...

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Berman frustrated at boxing hall of fame snub for Mzimasi Mnguni

Trainer produced fighters including IBF champions Mbulelo Botile, Vuyani Bungu and Zolani Petelo.

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How September turned Brian Mitchell into a boxing legend

While South Africans celebrate Heritage Month and recognise the creative industry, September strengthens former boxing ...

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Hekkie Budler transitions from boxer to commentator and analyst

Retired former multiple-weight world boxing champion Hekkie “Hexecutioner” Budler has joined Boxing 5 Promotion as a ...

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Dingaan Thobela’s legacy to be kept alive

Two deserving applicants for the Dingaan Thobela Bursary will be announced in September, Rodney Berman has announced.

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Kevin Lerena to challenge WBC bridgerweight champion Lawrence Okolie

Boxing warrior Kevin "Two Guns" Lerena will be involved in a history-making bout when he challenges World Boxing ...

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Thysse, Makondo eye vacant middleweight title

Shervantaigh "SK" Koopman has relinquished his South African junior-middleweight boxing title just after two successful ...

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Remembering 'fight of the century': how boxing helped fight racism

Too little recognition is given to the sport of boxing yet a number of yesteryear boxers such as Muhammad Ali, Mpush ...