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Mesuli Zifo

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.

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 trainers Phumzile Matyhila and Ludumo Lamati.

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.

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 boxer Azinga Fuzile relocates to Johannesburg.

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.

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 Sibiya was removed from the ratings when he had already submitted his challenge. Booi is…

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 initiatives to revive grassroots talent and secure competitive opportunities.

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 the tournament launch. Boxing South Africa confirmed the shift to the province housing the…

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 title against him.

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 more tournaments to Chris Hani municipality region.

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

The camp of recently vanquished former SA champion Asanda Gingqi will stick by him in a bid to bring him back after his devastating knockout loss at the weekend.

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, KuGompo City at the weekend.

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 Summerpride, KuGompo City, on Saturday night.