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Lejaka promises to stick around and fix BSA woes

1 week ago | theherald.co.za | Mesuli Zifo |Thapelo Morebudi

Lejaka promises to stick around and fix BSA woes Debt by promoters remains elephant in the room, says new CEO Premium By MESULI ZIFO - 18 June 2025 New Boxing SA CEO Tsholofelo Lejaka has allayed fears that he might jump ship again, as he did five years ago when he left the position to join the government.
Shot in arm for Eastern Cape boxing development programme

2 weeks ago | dailydispatch.co.za | Mesuli Zifo |Lulamile Feni

WELCOME SUPPORT: Sports department official Ntosh Satula congratulates Siyabulela Hem after winning the provincial title. Hem has since gone on to win SA and WBO world youth title. The drive to ensure the province reclaims its status as the boxing hotbed will continue after the provincial department of sport, recreation, arts and culture recommitted itself to funding the boxing development grant with a further R1.2m.
Unique boxing show set to mark Orient Theatre reopening

1 month ago | dailydispatch.co.za | Mesuli Zifo |Alan Eason

Unique boxing show set to mark Orient Theatre reopening Premium By MESULI ZIFO - 18 May 2025 The growing trend of mixing boxing tournaments with commercial events in Gauteng is filtering down to East London, with Sunday’s show marking the reopening of iconic venue the Orient Theatre set to be multifold to attract spectators...
Mbenge throws name in hat for Benn clash

1 month ago | dailydispatch.co.za | Mesuli Zifo |David Isaacson

Mbenge throws name in hat for Benn clash Premium By MESULI ZIFO - 12 May 2025 Mdantsane’s Thulani Mbenge has thrown his name in the hat for a clash against England boxing star Conor Benn after the Brit revealed he would return to the welterweight division to pursue a world title shot...
Mixed reactions to Hem’s world youth title win

2 months ago | dailydispatch.co.za | Mesuli Zifo |Alan Eason

Mixed reactions to Hem’s world youth title win Duncan village fighter on backfoot for much of the clash against Ghana’s Zile Premium By MESULI ZIFO - 13 April 2025 There were mixed opinions on whether Duncan Village rising star Siyabulela Hem had deserved the unanimous decision win he was handed in his WBO youth junior-featherweight title clash against John Zile of Ghana at the Abbotsford Christian Centre in East London on Friday...
BSA yet to take action over Eastern Cape trio’s Tanzanian bouts

Jan 17, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | Mesuli Zifo

BSA yet to take action over Eastern Cape trio’s Tanzanian bouts Premium By MESULI ZIFO - 17 January 2025 Boxing SA is yet to take action against three Eastern Cape boxers who sneaked out of the country to fight in Tanzania in December...
Underdog Batyi unfazed by Sibisi, Khuzwayo challenges

Jan 17, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | Mesuli Zifo

Underdog Batyi unfazed by Sibisi, Khuzwayo challenges Premium By MESULI ZIFO - 17 January 2025 The jostling by challengers for Zolisa Batyi’s title does not faze his camp as he chases a remarkable fifth defence at East London’s Orient Theatre on April 27...
‘Chance delayed is chance denied’ for Sizani

Jan 13, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | Mesuli Zifo

‘Chance delayed is chance denied’ for Sizani Boxer removed from SA light-heavyweight ratings Premium By MESULI ZIFO - 14 January 2025 Komani boxer Luvuyo Sizani’s management have complained bitterly over his removal from the SA light-heavyweight ratings, after having spent months as the only ranked contender in the division without fighting for the vacant title...
Batyi to face Sibisi after Khuzwayo dispute

Jan 12, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | Mesuli Zifo

Batyi to face Sibisi after Khuzwayo dispute Fight scheduled to take place at East London’s Orient Theatre in April Premium By MESULI ZIFO - 13 January 2025 Zolisa Batyi’s camp has struck a deal with Lindelani Sibisi to challenge him for the SA featherweight title after a breakdown in negotiations with Lindokuhle Khuzwayo...
Mthi aiming to get big fights after upset win

Jan 11, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | Mesuli Zifo

Mthi aiming to get big fights after upset win Premium By MESULI ZIFO - 11 January 2025 Women’s boxing may be in the doldrums, but rising star Okuhle Mthi is aiming high after becoming a front-runner for the female upset of the year title by beating SA champion Nozwelethu Mathontsi in November...