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BSA’s CEO accused of sowing divisions among promoters
Boxing SA’s CEO Tsholofelo Lejaka is accused by some promoters, among others, of worsening division between them and the National Professional Boxing Promoters Association.
Malajika thrilled to meet legends at WBC convention
Ricardo “Magic Man” Malajika says it was fantastic to meet boxing legends Terrence “Bud” Crawford, Oleksandr “The Cat” Usyk, Roberto “Hands of Stone” Duran, and Naseem “Prince” Hamed — members of the World Boxing Council (WBC) — in person in Thailand.
BSA officials hope WBC Thai convention bears fruit
Boxing SA is well represented in the 63rd edition of the World Boxing Council’s week-long convention in Thailand.
Ngxeke aims to upset Reyes for IBF bantamweight title
Landile 'Man Down' Ngxeke is set to fight Jose Salas Reyes for the vacant IBF bantamweight world boxing title on December 13 in Mexico.
Malajika triumphs over Paras to retain IBO title
Ricardo “Magic Man” Malajika reigned supreme for the fourth time as the International Boxing Organisation junior bantamweight champion after overcoming tough-as-nails Vince “J-Vince Hunter” Paras from the Philippines over 12 rounds.
Khumalo silences critics with ABU middleweight victory
Phikelelani Khumalo, a former footballer turned professional boxer from Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal, cemented his reputation by winning the African Boxing Union middleweight belt, marking his fourth boxing title.
Khumalo, Van Heerden fight for SA, Africa bragging rights
The tantalizing shootout, a battle of left-handers between Phikelelani Khumalo and Donjuan van Heerden should, perhaps, be termed as the “battle for Africa’s undisputed middleweight throne”.
BSA lauds Berman for top event with R2.5m purse money
Rodney Berman, a prominent boxing promoter in SA, is concluding the year with a major event at Emperors Palace featuring a 'Survival Series' in the junior middleweight division, with a total purse of R2.5m.
Silverman faces new challenge after Ntombela fight postponement
Jarred “Mr Hollywood” Silverman faced the postponement of his fight against Siphiwe Ntombela, originally scheduled in Johannesburg, but quickly received an opportunity to challenge Nika Bigvava for the WBF international middleweight title in Georgia.
Knapp measuring Bagwasi for demolition job
Changing boxing trainers is a significant decision for a fighter, often driven by a lack of progress, a poor relationship, or a desire for a fresh start and a new strategy.


















