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Mesuli Zifo is a veteran boxing correspondent for the Daily Dispatch. He has been covering the sport for over a decade, winning numerous awards including the Boxer Journalist of the Year as well as Chairman's Award for outstanding boxing coverage.
Kevin Lerena threw his name into the world cruiserweight title mix after he won the WBC International title by beating Scott Forrest in a unanimous points decision at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday night. Lerena…
KuGompo City boxer Aphiwe Mboyiya returned from Botswana sporting scars, with his long lay-off having backfired badly as he suffered a points loss to an opponent he otherwise would have easily beaten. The 34-year-old southpaw dropped a…
The plight of retired South African fighters has once again come under intense scrutiny following the tragic death of former professional boxer Ayanda Barnabas, who passed away in impoverished conditions in Mdantsane. His family is now…
Former SA featherweight champion Zolisa Batyi has pledged to continue fighting despite suffering his third defeat in a row, losing to Likho Sigaba at the Guild Theatre, in KuGompo City, on Sunday. The outcome was controversial, with some…
Nxarhuni boxer Zolisa Batyi may be coming from successive losses but that has not stopped him from looking beyond Likho Sigaba ahead of their clash at the Guild Theatre on Sunday. The bosom buddies meet for the WBA Gold featherweight…
KuGompo City boxer Aphiwe Mboyiya (https://dailydispatch.co.za/sport/2025-09-04-mboyiya-and-zingange-finally-get-their-date-with-destiny/)flew to Botswana on Wednesday determined to breathe life into his career by beating Kutlwano…
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 bosom buddies but they have promised to bash each other when they clash in a high-stakes…
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 junior bantamweight crown.
The South African National Boxing Organisation has defended its choice to compete in the IBA championships in DR Congo over the World Boxing event in Kenya, pointing to critical financial support.
Gcobani Mdeliswa's gamble to fight veteran Siphamandla Baleni while waiting for a championship clash backfired spectacularly, costing him the top junior flyweight rating and an SA title shot.
Undefeated junior featherweight Ayabulela Xatyana has temporarily put his provincial title defence on hold to focus on passing his matric exams, opting for non-title bouts to maintain ring rust.
Following its temporary closure after the tragic shooting of former world champion Zolani Tete, Mdantsane's All Winners Boxing Club has reopened with plans underway to rename the gym in his honour.
Mdantsane knockout specialist Lonwabo Sizani makes his ring comeback on November 1 under the guidance of boxing legend Vuyani Bungu, facing Abelo Tokwe at the Guild Theatre.
Promoter KayB Promotions has severed ties with rising Mthatha flyweight Sinovuyo Mthintelwa following his relocation to Johannesburg to join trainers Phumzile Matyhila and Ludumo Lamati.
Landile Ngxeke is ready to spoil the Malajika family celebration as he gears up to clash with Charlton Malajika for the vacant IBO bantamweight world title at Emperors Palace.
