CHIEFS ADD TO CHILLI BOYS’ PROBLEMS
Needing nothing less than a win, Chippa United were beaten 1-0 by Kaizer Chiefs in a DStv Premiership encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Thursday afternoon.…
SIGQIBO WAITING FOR HIS FIRST FIGHT UNDER TLB
By Monwabisi Jimlongo Erstwhile South African and World Boxing Council (WBC) International junior-bantamweight champion Yanga ‘Showtime’ Sigqibo is patiently waiting for his first fight under new promotional company – TLB…
TYIRHA EXCITED AFTER FIGHT APPROVAL
By Monwabisi Jimlongo Nhlanhla ‘Mount Kilimanjaro’ Tyirha thought he was going to make a ring return and defend his World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Global junior-flyweight title against Filipino boxer Miel…
FUZILE JOINS NEW PROMOTIONAL OUTFIT
By Monwabisi Jimlongo One-time world title contender and former South African featherweight champion Azinga ‘Golden Boy’ Fuzile has joined Fantastic 2 Boxing Promotions after more than seven years as a…
MORE POINTS FOR DOWNS
Champions Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Richards Bay FC 1-0 in a DStv Premiership encounter at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Tuesday afternoon. The Brazilians’ defender Thapelo Morena scored the only goal…
NQOTHOLE NOT INTERESTED IN SA TITLE
By Monwabisi Jimlongo As he is finalising his preparations for next week’s fight against Boonrueang Phayom from Thailand, Sikho Nqothole has made it clear that he’s not interested in fighting…
NO CONTRACTS SIGNED YET
Mexican boxer Luis ‘Fletchita’ Castillo has revealed that he’s yet to sign a fight contract for his upcoming clash against Ayanda Ndulani from South Africa. But Castillo, who clashes with…
MBELE QUITS BUCCANEERS
Orlando Pirates administrative manager Floyd ‘Jomo’ Mbele has resigned from the Buccaneers with immediate effect. The Soweto giants confirmed on Monday afternoon that they have accepted Mbele’s resignation. This is…
BSA ASKS FOR MORE FUNDING
By Monwabisi Jimlongo Members of the Boxing South Africa (BSA) board went ‘cap in hand’ begging parliament’s portfolio committee on sport, arts and culture for more funding just over a…
CHANGE OF OPPONENT FOR BUDLER
Former world champion Hekkie ‘Hexecutioner’ Budler is not going to face Thai boxer Kitidech Hirunsuk anymore as he has a new opponent for next week’s fight. Budler was due to…
