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Watch VideoCanelo Alvarez makes history with super middleweight title unification in Saudi Arabia

Canelo Alvarez unifies the super middleweight world titles, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown with Terence Crawford.

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AFP|Published

‘Big fight’ awaits Kevin Lerena after easy KO in WBC title defence

Kevin Lerena gave himself the perfect pre-birthday gift on Thursday night by making a successful maiden defence of his WBC bridgerweight title, courtesy of a superb third-round TKO of Ukrainian challenger Serhiy Radchenko in Pretoria.

Sport Boxing
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Watch VideoKevin Lerena after Serhiy Radchenko knockout victory: 'I can beat anyone'

Kevin Lerena triumphed with a dominant knockout victory over Serhiy Radchenko in Pretoria, defending his WBC Bridgerweight title and hinting at another big fight ahead.

Sport Boxing
Michael Sherman|Published

It’s a knockout! SA’s Kevin Lerena too hot to handle for Radchenko in historic WBC bridgerweight title defence

Defending champion Kevin Lerena made South Africa proud by producing a third-round knockout to retain his WBC bridgerweight title on Thursday night.

Sport Boxing
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Watch VideoKevin 'Two Guns' Lerena promises to knock Ukranian Serhiy Radchenko's sparks out

South African boxing’s ‘blue-eyed boy’ Kevin Lerena stared directly into Serhiy Radchenko as the Ukrainian tried to threaten him during the weigh-in for their WBC bridgerweight world title fight on Thursday night.

Sport Boxing
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Watch VideoSA star Kevin Lerena set for historic WBC bridgerweight title defence against Serhiy Radchenko

WBC bridgerweight champion Kevin Lerena will go in defence of his title for the first time against Ukraine's Serhiy Radchenko at the SunBet Arena Times Square on Thursday.

Sport Boxing
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Watch VideoNothing to gain and everything to lose as Thabiso Mchunu set to face unknown foe

South African cruiserweight champion Thabiso Mchunu will be out to break his three match losing streak when he comes up agaianst Amador Kalonji at the Sunbet Arena, Times Square in Pretoria on Thursday.

Sport Boxing
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Watch VideoKevin Lerena determined to beat Serhiy Radchenko at The Reckoning – 'Just business'

Kevin Lerena did not ‘pull any punches’ in his pre-fight press conference ahead of his WBC bridgerweight title bout at The Reckoning, against Serhiy Radchenko in Pretoria.

Sport Boxing
Michael Sherman|Published

Khayelitsha’s Kaya Mlata looks to annex Cape title in 10-rounder against Sabelo Ngebinyane

Kaya Mlata, the undefeated junior featherweight star from Khayelitsha, is gearing up for a significant title fight against Sabelo Ngebinyane at Cabo Beach, where the Cape provincial title will be over 10 rounds on Saturday evening.

Sport Boxing
herman-gibbs|Published

Watch VideoThabiso 'The Rock' Mchunu's relishing home comforts ahead of WBC fight at The Reckoning

Thabiso Mchunu, undeterred by his recent setback in Russia, is eagerly preparing for a home turf victory against Amador Kalonji in Pretoria on May 1, as part of The Reckoning undercard.

Sport Boxing
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoKevin Lerena leaving nothing to chance ahead of WBC title defence against Serhiy Radchenko

Kevin Lerena is set to make history as he defends his WBC bridgerweight title against Serhiy Radchenko on May 1st at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, marking the first time the prestigious title is defended on South African soil.

Sport Boxing
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoWinning has gotten me to where I am today, says Kevin Lerena ahead of his WBC bridgerweight title defense.

Kevin Lerena will go in defense of his bridgerweight title for the first time since it was relinquished by Lawrance Okolie.

Sport Boxing
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Watch VideoCan SA boxer Kevin Lerena be inspired by the memories of Thulani ‘Sugar Boy’ Malinga’s triumph in WBC title fight?

Kevin Lerena defends his WBC bridgerweight title on May 1 in Pretoria, seeking to channel the spirit of Thulani 'Sugar Boy' Malinga, who made South African boxing history with his own WBC triumph at age 40. Can Lerena overcome recent heavyweight setbacks to write his own legendary chapter?

Sport Boxing
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoKevin Lerena set for explosive WBC bridgerweight title defence against Serhiy Radchenko

Kevin Lerena will take on Serhiy Radchenko for the WBC bridgerweight title at the beginning of May and the fight will be his first title defense since he was named the new champion after holding the interim title.

Sport Boxing
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Honouring a boxing icon: tributes from celebrities and fans stream in for George Foreman

George Foreman, the two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, has passed away at 76, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and boxing excellence

The Star World
Bang Showbiz|Published

Watch VideoGeorge Foreman's five most memorable fights . . . From 'Rumble in the Jungle' to battling the odds

Explore the legendary career of George Foreman, one of boxing's all-time greats, as we delve into his five most memorable fights.

Sport Boxing
John Goliath|Published

Honouring a boxing icon: tributes from celebrities and fans stream in for George Foreman

George Foreman, the two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, has passed away at 76, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and boxing excellence

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Bang Showbiz|Published

Heavyweight boxing great George Foreman dead at 76

George Foreman, the legendary heavyweight boxing champion known for his iconic fights and the 'George Foreman Grill,' has passed away at 76, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the sport.

Sport Boxing
AFP|Published

Watch VideoHuman Rights Day: Apartheid-defiant Gerrie Coetzee was SA’s human rights world champ

It is worth noting that sport played a crucial role in uniting South Africans and promoting social cohesion at a time when Human Rights Day serves as a reminder of the importance of these values and contributions of sporting heroes like boxer Gerrie Coetzee, who played a part in dismantling the walls of segregation in South African sport.

Sport Boxing
Herman Gibbs|Published

IOC set to include boxing on 2028 Olympics programme

The decision still needs to be rubber-stamped by a full IOC Session of about 100 members later this week, but that is expected to be a formality.

Sport Boxing
AFP|Published

'A Thousand Blows': a gritty tale of boxing in 1880s London

Dive into the world of boxing with 'A Thousand Blows', where the fight for survival is more than a competition, it's about honour, dignity and rising against all odds.

Entertainment Streaming
Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Watch VideoDeontay Wilder vs. Francis Ngannou: Potential epic showdown in Africa gains momentum

Francis Ngannou is 38, while Deontay Wilder is 39 and the potential match-up will see two of the hardest hitters in the heavyweight division battle it out in the ring.

Sport Boxing
Michael Sherman|Published

All-out combat sports action as PFC returns to Camps Bay this weekend

Cape Town is experiencing an unprecedented period as the Mother City has hosted back-to-back fight cards over the last few weeks, and there's another one in Camps Bay this weekend.

Sport MMA
Julian Kiewietz|Published

Watch VideoRising stars fight promotion debut show a big success

On Saturday, in Wynberg, more than 40 athletes from across the Western Cape, some from as far as Barrydale and Hermanus, descended upon this schooling institution to participate in a groundbreaking event that will benefit the kickboxing and boxing communities in the southern suburbs of Cape Town.

Sport Boxing
Julian Kiewietz|Published

New Rising Stars Fight Promotion brings combat sports to Cape Town’s southern suburbs

A new combat sports promotion, Rising Stars, is set to debut in Wynberg, bringing professional fighting opportunities closer to Cape Town's southern suburbs. Founded by renowned coach Fidaah Edries, the inaugural event features 26 fights across boxing and kickboxing disciplines, showcasing local talent.

Cape Argus Sport
Julian Kiewietz|Published