DAMIEN’S BIG DREAMS
By Monwabisi Jimlongo Johannesburg-based boxing trainer Damien Durandt has revealed that current World Boxing Council (WBC) cruiserweight king Junior Ilunga Makabu itches to become a unified champion. But a step…
MASSIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR NONTSHINGA
By Monwabisi Jimlongo Knockout specialist Sivenathi ‘Special One’ Nontshinga’s dream of challenging for a world title has received a massive boost after the International Boxing Federation (IBF) ordered a junior-flyweight…
DAMIEN HAS NO INTEREST IN OTHER PEOPLE’S BOXERS
By Monwabisi Jimlongo Poaching boxers from rival camps has been part of South African boxing as fighters change stables at the drop of a hat, especially when they are promised…
MAHOKO, FERNANDES CALL FOR POSTPONEMENT OF BOXING INDABA
By Monwabisi Jimlongo Lebo Mahoko and Manny Fernandes have called for the postponement of the planned two-day boxing indaba scheduled for the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth in…
KRIEL PROMISES TO COME BACK STRONGER
A failed bid to win the International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior-flyweight belt has not deterred DeeJay Kriel. Instead, the former IBF minimumweight titlist is determined to push forward and do…
KRIEL GOES FOR ALVARADO’S TITLE
An International Boxing Federation (IBF) belt could this weekend be added to the one South Africa already has as American-based South African boxer DeeJay Kriel challenges IBF junior-flyweight champion Felix…
‘SMOKING JOE’ TO BE REMEMBERED
The contribution made by former professional boxer and boxing promoter Mzamo William ‘Smoking Joe’ Mandyu is going to be remembered at a memorial service in Bongweni, Khayelitsha, on Thursday. The…
FORMER WORLD CHAMPION TETE ITCHING TO FIGHT AT HOME
Every boxer dreams of fighting in front of his or her supporters because there is nothing that beats lacing your gloves at home. This is the same feeling that erstwhile…
FORMER WESTERN CAPE BOXING PROMOTER DIES
Western Cape sport is mourning following the passing away of former professional boxer and boxing promoter Mzamo William ‘Smokin Joe’ Mandyu. ‘Shamba’ as Mandyu was known in Western Cape boxing…
MTHETHWA APPOINTS NEW BOXING SA BOARD
Minister of Sport and Recreation Nathi Mthethwa has appointed a new Boxing South Africa (BSA) board, which is to going to lead the fistic sport in the next three years.…
