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Professor Verne Harris, former Orlando Pirates players, Tebogo Moloi, Bashin Mahlangu and former Zambian soccer player, Kalusha Bwalya, at the official launch of Mandela Day at DP World Wanderers Stadium in Sandton. Mahlangu has thrown some names of top local coaches in the bag he sees fit to lead Bafana Bafana’s future. Picture:

Mahlangu calls for South African coaching quartet to build on Broos’ legacy

Bashin Mahlangu believes Pitso Mosimane, Rulani Mokwena, Manqoba Mnqithi and Fadlu Davids should lead Bafana Bafana

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.

Legendary Jomo Cosmos owner says Belgian Hugo Broos has proven his competence by leading SA to the World Cup and Afcon. File photo

Hands off Broos, urges Jomo Sono

Football supremo Jomo Sono says Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos must be left alone to perform his duties

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.

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.

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.

A young Muhammad Ali.

Remembering 'fight of the century': how boxing helped fight racism

Too little recognition is given to the sport of boxing yet a number of yesteryear boxers such as Muhammad Ali, Mpush ‘Lion King’ Makambi and Jack Johnson put their lives at risk of being assassinated for taking a stand against racism.

Dingaan Thobela. File photo

Boxing fraternity pays tribute to ‘great, humble’ Dingaan Thobela

Dozens of prominent boxing figures, celebrities from the music and sporting industry, and politicians paid a fitting farewell to departed champion boxer Dingaan "The Rose of Soweto" Thobela at a memorial service in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Dingaan Thobela pictured at a Golden Gloves press conference at the SuperSport Studios in Randburg in 2016.

‘Life can be so cruel’: boxing community devastated by death of Dingaan Thobela

The fight fraternity has reacted with shock to the news that South African boxing legend Dingaan “The Rose of Soweto” Thobela has died.

Former boxer Dingaan Thobela

SA boxing great Dingaan Thobela dies aged 57

Former world champion and darling of SA sport Dingaan "Rose of Soweto" Thobela has been found dead at his Joburg flat after battling illness.

Minister of sport, arts and culture Zizi Kodwa.

Kodwa gives promoters chance to nominate Boxing SA board candidates

The boxing fraternity must nominate people they prefer for consideration by sport, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa when he announces the new seven-member board of Boxing South Africa on May 15.

Sport, arts and culture minister Zizi Kodwa appointed the board of Boxing South Africa in November. File photo

Sidinile slams minister’s exit from boxing case

Promoter Andile Sidinile has come out guns blazing when reacting to the withdrawal by sports minister Zizi Kodwa from the battle to prove to court that he made consultations before appointing the board of Boxing South Africa in November.

Hekkie Budler has retired from boxing. File photo
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‘I’m going out on my own terms’: Hekkie Budler retires from boxing

South Africa's most decorated fighter, Hekkie “Hexecutioner” Budler, said he was “going out on his own terms” when he hung up his boxing gloves late on Tuesday night.

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jnr attends an NBA game between the LA Lakers and Boston Celtics at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Promoters’ body hits back at allegations over botched Mayweather plan

The National Professional Boxing Promoters Association has clarified its position regarding the botched mission by J4Joy promoter Jacob Mnisi to bring retired US billionaire boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Junior to South Africa.

Kevin Lerena will make his debut in the heavyweight division against Romanian Bogdan Dinu for the WBA Intercontinental title at Emperors Palace on February 26

Kevin ‘Two Guns’ Lerena on his journey to the heavyweight ranks: ‘I want to be explosive’

The nation's boxing lovers have been urged to rally behind Kevin “Two Guns” Lerena as he continues his journey to the heavyweight ranks.