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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

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 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 in Kenya, pointing to critical financial support.

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 Japan's Asami Nakai for the WBF female junior bantamweight title.

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 junior flyweight rating and an SA title shot.

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 Tokwe at the Guild Theatre.

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 world title at Emperors Palace.

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 the upcoming November 1 boxing tournament.

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 seeks a return to winning form.

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 Cardiff on December 11.