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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

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

Sinovuyo Mthintelwa's quest to avenge his controversial loss to Siyamthanda Mbali has hit a dead end after licensing issues led to his removal from…

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

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

Duncan Village prospect Amila “Auditor General” Gongqa has thrown down the gauntlet on SA featherweight champion Lindelani Sibisi to defend the…

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…

Katlego Khanyisa launches an attack on Asanda Gingqi during their SA junior lightweight title clash at Hope Schools at Summerpride on Saturday.
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Gingqi promoter pledges support despite shocking SA title loss

Okuhle Mthi often got off with quick bursts in her rematch against Nozwelethu Mathonsi (left). Picture: SINO MAJANGAZA
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Mthi camp lodges protest for Mathontsi loss

The camp of female boxer Okuhle Mthi has lodged a complaint to Boxing SA over her loss to Nozwelethu Mathontsi at Hope Schools in Summerpride,…

Britain's Tyson Fury speaks during a press conference ahead of his charity boxing bout against Poland's Mariusz Wach in Pattaya on July 22, 2026.

Furious Fury says row between rival promoters could scupper Joshua bout

Tyson Fury claims his highly anticipated fight with Anthony Joshua is in jeopardy due to a dispute between rival promoters, particularly Eddie Hearn…

Siyabulela Hem lands a right during his SA lightweight clash against Khaya Busakwe at Hope Schools in Summerpride on Saturday.
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Matiti describes Hem upset win as fitting birthday present

Siyabulela Hem’s stunning knockout win over Khaya Busakwe was not only a validation for his promoter Xaba Promotions but a perfect birthday present.

A victorious Ricardo Malajika poses with his new WBC super-flyweight title belt with, from left, manager Brian Mitchell, Mitchell’s wife, Sharleen, and trainer Manny Fernandes.
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Congratulations flood in for new WBC champ Malajika

Newly crowned WBC champion Ricardo Malajika is receiving a flood of congratulations across SA boxing for his stunning win in Japan at the weekend.

Khanya Busakwe fighting against Siyabulela Hem. Picture: Sino Majangaza

Hem redeems himself as he dethrones Busakwe

Siyabulela Hem spectacularly redeemed himself by knocking out Khaya Busakwe in five rounds to wrest his SA lightweight title at Hope Schools in…

Siyabulela Hem towers over Khaya Busakhwe at the pre-medical on Thursday, ahead of their title fight. With them are their trainers, Mnyamezeli Shosha and Norman Hlabane.

Hem defies claims of height disadvantage in Busakhwe title shot

The perception that Duncan Village star Siyabulela Hem will have height disadvantage when challenging Khaya Busakhwe for the SA lightweight title…

Asanda Gingqi, left, will make his first return to the ring on Saturday since his controversial loss against Azinga Fuzile, right, in April

Gingqi, Khanyisa SA title clash more than a boxing match

Chumani Thunzi will make his comeback this weekend.

Emboldened by Nomeva stand, TLB plots ring return

It is often said a loss could be a big win in boxing depending on how it was suffered and this does not ring any truer than the case of Chumani…