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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.
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.
Management of the late former world champion Zolani Tete's boxing club has dismissed claims of permanent closure, clarifying future plans as star boxer Azinga Fuzile relocates to Johannesburg.
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.
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.
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 Sibiya was removed from the ratings when he had already submitted his challenge. Booi is…
Faced with widespread boxer inactivity, a new wave of young South African female promoters, including Mdantsane’s Sisanda Matshoba, are launching initiatives to revive grassroots talent and secure competitive opportunities.
The highly anticipated Steve Tshwete Boxing Series will officially get under way in Mpumalanga in November, dashing KuGompo City’s hopes of hosting the tournament launch. Boxing South Africa confirmed the shift to the province housing the…
Duncan Village prospect Amila “Auditor General” Gongqa has thrown down the gauntlet on SA featherweight champion Lindelani Sibisi to defend the title against him.
