Boxing – Sowetan

Lack of funding and facilities pushes young fighters to suburban gyms

SA has not yet produced a world champ in that or the IBO heavyweight division

Organisation’s president, Sulaimán, promised opportunities for local fighters in May

Sadly his father and former SA mini flyweight champ, Stephen Msimanga, trains his son and other boxers at his backyard and pavement outside his family home in Orlando East.

Siyabulela “Show Time” Hem stopped Khaya “Destroyer” Busakwe in the fifth round to claim the SA lightweight title

“That fight won’t happen,” said Fuzile’s manager, Mlandeli Tengimfene, who made it clear that Fuzile’s future is being directed towards getting a top 15 ratings in the world.

Golden Gloves promoter keen to take up challenge from Australian IBF holder Moloney

Former boxing champ lost it controversially in 1990, and now Katlego Khanyisa is the new titleholder

Family, supporters and fellow fighters gather to celebrate the ‘Magic Man’ at OR Tambo

The country has had more than 50 world champions from the top four international bodies — the WBA, IBF, WBC and WBO

Promoters urge men to become allies in fight against gender-based violence

History was made in the Golden Gloves Foundation’s development boxing tournament at Emperors Palace when a practising medical doctor made his pro debut.

Defeating the highly touted, former amateur world champion Tomoya Tsuboi via a 12-round split decision in Tokyo today, Malajika pulled off a massive upset away from home.

Golden Gloves Foundation’s second development boxing tournament Shaya Thursday at Emperors Palace was a very good one

Clash between British rivals one of most anticipated fights for more than a decade