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Golden Gloves Boxing's new boss Nivi Grogor, right, with veteran promoter Rodney Bermanr. Picture:

New Golden Gloves owner aims to promote SA boxers internationally

The new boss of this biggest boxing promotion in Africa is the founder of iME Connect, which is described as an SA cutting-edge video interview and digital technology platform.

Newly crowned SA heavyweight champ Shaun Potgieter celebrates after dethroning Chris Thompson on Saturday night. Picture:

Shaun Potgieter scribbles his name in SA boxing history books

Shaun “God’s Warrior” Potgieter scribbled his name in South African boxing history books after reclaiming the national heavyweight belt on Saturday evening.

Imane Khelif of Algeria. Picture: REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

Transgender athletes should not be allowed to compete against women, says IBA president

IBA president says sport organisations must protect women's sport.

Kevin Lerena during his WBC interim bridgerweight title fight against Serhiy Radchenko during the Reckoning boxing tournament at Sunbet Arena, Times Square in Pretoria on Thursday.

Bridgerweight a blessing for South Africa’s smaller heavyweight boxers

Kevin Lerena’s defence against Serhiy Radchenko can pave the way for others to follow.

Thabiso Mchunu (fifth from left) and fighters that will be in action in Legacy Boxing Promotion of Dewald Mostert's (extreme left), at Sunbet Arena in Pretoria on May 31.
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SA boxers Lerena, Mchunu, Mbenge declare war for international bouts

‘I am a different animal and you are going to see on Thursday night’, Lerena warns Radchenko.

Keabetswe Mamphoko (red pants) lands a punch on Bongani Mokgosi  during their National Boxing Championship (NBC) development bout at Arena Holdings in Parktown.

Glitz and glamour at maiden National Boxing Championship hosted by Arena Holdings

They arrived in style — ladies dressed in gowns and gentlemen in tuxedos -and they left in awe after being treated to a five-star reception by the National Boxing Championship (NBC) which introduced itself in the professional boxing space…

Boxing SA acting CEO Tsholofelo Lejaka. File photo

SA boxing fraternity welcomes rescue of sport’s Olympic future

Development the ‘most beautiful opportunity’, says Boxing SA acting CEO Tsholofelo Lejaka.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 25: Manny Fernandes during the Palace Pandemonium press conference at Emperors Palace on February 25, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by James Gradidge/Gallo Images)

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’

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 vacant WBA intercontinental junior middleweight belt on Saturday evening, and the South African did just that.

Mthokozisi Ngxaka lands a punch against Beaven Sibanda in the 'Palace Knights' boxing tournament at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park in September 2023. Ngxaka's challenge of Siphesihle Sityo for the Eastern Cape mini-flyweight title is the headline attraction at Sunday's event in Mthatha.

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 promoter Ntsikelelo Manyisane.

Mzimasi Mnguni receives Boxing SA's lifetime achievement award in Gqeberha in February 2018. He died in 2021 aged 73. File photo.
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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.

Brian Mitchell, boxing, during a sports event in South Africa.
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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 champion Brian Mitchell’s positive well-being.

Hekkie Budler (left) and Hayden Jones doing live boxing commentary.
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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 commentator and analyst, promoter Larry Weinstein has confirmed.

Dingaan Thobela

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.

Kevin 'Two Guns' Lerena will challenge WBC bridgerweight champion Lawrence Okolie.

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 Council bridgerweight champion Lawrence Okolie.