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Unique boxing show set to mark Orient Theatre reopening

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

1 month 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...
East London promoters in war of words over SA title bout

Jan 8, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | Mesuli Zifo

East London promoters in war of words over SA title bout Challenger Khuzwayo’s purse and his time of arrival from Johannesburg among issues in row about fight against Batyi Premium By MESULI ZIFO - 09 January 2025 A dispute has flared up between East London promoters over the SA featherweight title defence by champion Zolisa Batyi against Lindokuhle Khuzwayo of KwaZulu-Natal scheduled for the city in April...
Bungu leads tributes for Duncan Village hero Batala

Jan 8, 2025 | dispatchlive.co.za | Mesuli Zifo

Bungu leads tributes for Duncan Village hero Batala Premium By MESULI ZIFO - 08 January 2025 Tony Batala’s boxing career was overshadowed by the fight which never took place between him and eventual boxing legend Vuyani Bungu, who paid tribute to his fallen rival...