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

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

The South African National Boxing Organisation has defended its choice to compete in the IBA championships in DR Congo over the World Boxing event…

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

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

Promoter KayB Promotions has severed ties with rising Mthatha flyweight Sinovuyo Mthintelwa following his relocation to Johannesburg to join…

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…

The death of Zolani Tete has led to Azinga Fuzile leaving to train in Johannesburg under Phumzile Matyhila and Colin Nathan.

Bosses deny Tete gymnasium closure amid Fuzile's departure

Management of the late former world champion Zolani Tete's boxing club has dismissed claims of permanent closure, clarifying future plans as star…

Sinovuyo Mthintelwa  is flanked by trainer Thembani Gopheni  and manager Khwezi Booi.
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Mthintelwa’s career nosedives as ordered rematch fizzles out

Zolisa Batyi sends Lucky Hobyane to the canvas during their SA featherweight title clash at the Orient Theatre in 2024. Batyi returns to the ring next month against Likho Sigaba.

Batyi pins hopes on bout against bosom buddy for a win

Former SA featherweight champion Zolisa Batyi prepares to clash with unbeaten friend Likho Sigaba for the WBA Gold title at Guild Theatre as he…

Moyisi Booi, whose last bout was a controversial draw against David Nunez, does not yet know the identity of his next opponent.

Booi in dark with identity of next challenger

Mdantsane’s Moyisi Booi is still in the dark about whether he will defend his SA title against veteran Jackson Chauke or Nkosinathi Sibiya, after…

New promoter Sisanda Matshoba is confident of adding some much-needed punch to boxing.

New wave of young female promoters tackle SA boxing inactivity

Faced with widespread boxer inactivity, a new wave of young South African female promoters, including Mdantsane’s Sisanda Matshoba, are launching…

British heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury reacts as he arrives to attend a press conference in London on September 30, 2026, ahead of his heavyweight boxing fight against Anthony Joshua in Wales in December. Picture: Adrian DENNIS/AFP

Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua showdown

Tyson Fury has revealed plans to invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk for the upcoming heavyweight clash against Anthony Joshua in…

British heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury (L) and Anthony Joshua face off following a press conference in London on September 30, 2026, ahead of their highly anticipated heavyweight boxing fight in Wales in December.

Fury, Joshua kick off 'Battle of Britain' in good spirits

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua showed mutual respect and good spirits as they launched the countdown to their blockbuster heavyweight clash set for…

BSA-Eastern Cape manager Phakamile Jacobs.

KuGompo City loses out to Mpumalanga for Steve Tshwete series launch

The highly anticipated Steve Tshwete Boxing Series will officially get under way in Mpumalanga in November, dashing KuGompo City’s hopes of hosting…

Amila Gongqa sends Sithembiso Maduna crashing to the ropes during their featherweight clash  at Hope Schools. Picture: Sino Majangaza

‘Auditor General’ guns for SA title after another ring destruction

Promoter Xolani Jamani with his trophy and certificate after having won a Komani Community Sports Award.
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Komani boxing award serves as motivation for Jamani

KuGompo City boxing promoter Xolani Jamani said the award he received at the Komani Community Sports Awards ceremony would motivate him to bring…