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Canelo 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.
‘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.
Kevin 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.
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.
Kevin '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.
SA 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.
Nothing 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.
Kevin 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.
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.
Thabiso '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.
Kevin 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.
Winning 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.
Can 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?
Kevin 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.
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
George 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.
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
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.
Human 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.
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.
'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.
Deontay 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.
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.
Rising 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.
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.