ARTICLES RELATING TO BOXING

Joyi to fight for IBO title

2013-06-18 19:02

Nkosinathi Joyi, who narrowly lost to Hekkie Budler for the IBO strawweight title, has an opportunity to claim another IBO title.

Budler and Joyi square off

2013-06-14 19:00

There were no weight problems for Hekkie Budler and Nkosinathi Joyi as they squared up for their IBO strawweight title fight.

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Botha v Parker

2013-06-13 14:07

See all the best pics from the fight between Francois "Buffalo" Botha and Joseph Parker.

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Botha cleared after drugs claim

2013-06-12 13:05

The WBA has distanced itself from drug allegations against Francois Botha following his defeat to Sonny Bill Williams.

Unification bout on the cards

2013-06-11 19:00

A unification fight is on the cards for the winner of the bout between Hekkie Budler and former IBF champion Nkosinathi Joyi.

Mbamba to fight Briones

2013-06-09 19:33

Evans Mbamba will fight Mexico's Mario Briones for the vacant WBF junior featherweight title at Graceland Casino in Secunda.

It's on: Mayweather v Alvarez

2013-05-30 07:46

World welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather will put his undefeated record on the line when he fights Mexican Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.

White Buffalo tops unusual bill

2013-05-28 12:24

There’s never a dull moment when Francois "White Buffalo" Botha fights, who is preparing for his next fight - in New Zealand.

Alexander dominates Purdy

2013-05-19 11:55

International Boxing Federation welterweight champion Devon Alexander posted a dominant seven-round technical knockout over Lee Purdy.

Bad night for SA boxers

2013-05-17 09:57

SA's Malcolm Klassen and Sipho Taliwe have lost their fights to their Australian opponents in Melbourne.

Klassen's future on the line

2013-05-15 17:05

After an absence of almost two years, Malcolm Klassen has the chance to revive his boxing career against an unbeaten Will Tomlinson.

Ex-Boks to fight for Holland

2013-05-14 13:30

Two former Springboks, Bolla Conradie and Conrad Jantjes, are set to try their hand at boxing at a charity event in Dubai.

Pacquiao plans ring return

2013-05-07 08:04

Manny Pacquiao's promoter says the eight-division champion will return to the ring to fight Brandon Rios in a welterweight bout.

Mayweather cruises to win

2013-05-05 09:27

WBC champion Floyd Mayweather extended his perfect record to 44 victories beating Robert Guerrero on points in Las Vegas.

Mayweather ignores taunts

2013-05-02 09:04

Floyd Mayweather has refused to be drawn into a war of words with Robert Guerrero, despite being labelled a "woman beater".

Vitali Klitschko to fight Stiverne

2013-04-30 16:08

Vitali Klitschko plans defend his heavyweight boxing title against Canadian Bermane Stiverne, the Ukrainian fighter has said.

Haye to return against Charr

2013-04-29 10:08

Controversial boxer David Haye will take on German Manuel Charr in his comeback fight on June 29, the Briton has announced.

Martinez beats Murray on points

2013-04-28 09:02

Sergio Martinez retained his WBC middleweight title with a unanimous decision over Martin Murray despite being knocked down several times.

Mayweather: Jail, rust no worry

2013-04-25 09:07

Unbeaten American boxing star Floyd Mayweather says neither jail time nor ring rust from a one-year layoff will diminish him.

'Tommy Gun' to fight Gonzalez

2013-04-16 19:06

South Africa's super middleweight champion Tommy Oosthuizen is set to fight another unbeaten boxer in Brandon Gonzalez.

Johnny du Plooy dies

2013-04-12 13:15

Former South African heavyweight boxer Johnny du Plooy, who won 27 of his 33 fights, has died. He was 48.

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The Buffalo v Joe Parker

2013-04-09 10:02

See pics of the press conference ahead of the Frans Botha v Joseph Parker fight.

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Pacquiao to fight in September

2013-04-03 11:15

Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao plans to fight again in September, with the bout likely to be staged outside the US.

Guerrero arrested over gun

2013-03-28 22:15

Boxer Robert Guerrero, who is set to fight Floyd Mayweather, has been arrested for trying to take an unloaded gun onto an airplane.

 

Battling Budler edges Joyi

2013-06-16 14:43

Hekkie Budler has retained his IBO strawweight title against fellow South African Nkosinathi Joyi on a split points decision.

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Francois Botha KO'd

2013-06-14 10:13

Watch Francois 'The Buffalo' Botha knocked out in his fight against Joseph Parker.

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Botha knocked out by Parker

2013-06-13 13:22

South African heavyweight boxer Francois Botha has been knocked out in the second round of his fight by NZ's Joseph Parker.

'Trimmer' Botha shocks Parker

2013-06-12 10:08

Boxers Joseph Parker and Francois Botha have made their final weigh-ins ahead of Thursday's fight in Auckland.

White Buffalo name cleared

2013-06-10 21:00

The WBA has distanced itself from the drug allegations made against Francois Botha following his defeat against Sonny Bill Williams.

Wladimir's fight in jeopardy

2013-06-02 20:31

Wladimir Klitschko’s manager is threatening to call off the fight against Alexander Povetkin over drug testing.

Budler to face off with Joyi

2013-05-28 21:11

Hekkie Budler's IBO straw-weight title defence against Nkosinathi Joyi at Emperors Palace on is the fight he has always dreamt about.

Tenge returns to the ring

2013-05-20 17:01

Noni Tenge will return to the ring for the first time next month after her failed attempt at the WBA junior-middleweight crown.

Protest after Klassen defeat

2013-05-18 23:47

Promoter Rodney Berman says his Golden Gloves organisation had protested the points defeat suffered by Malcolm Klassen in Australia.

Mayweather named top earner

2013-05-15 20:20

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-paid professional athlete in the United States with expected earnings of at least $90 million.

Haye return put on hold

2013-05-14 20:10

David Haye announced that he has withdrawn from his fight against Manuel Charr after hurting his left hand in training.

Floyd's fight not a TV knockout

2013-05-11 08:29

Floyd Mayweather’s fight against Robert Guerrero generated more than a million pay-per-view television sales.

Klitschko sees off Pianeta

2013-05-05 09:33

Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko defended his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts as he out-classed Francesco Pianeta.

Pianeta to take on Klitschko

2013-05-02 13:20

Cancer survivor Francesco Pianeta has vowed to shock undisputed world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko.

Harrison retires from boxing

2013-05-01 14:51

Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison has announced his retirement from professional boxing following his latest loss.

Ali still shows spirit, sparkle

2013-04-30 10:01

Boxing great Muhammad Ali still enjoys watching old footage of his fights. It’s his favourite pastime these days.

Khan knuckles down to training

2013-04-28 09:16

Amir Khan admits he will have to spend more time with his trainer after being floored on his way to a points win over Julio Diaz.

Pacquiao eyeing Nov fight

2013-04-25 12:00

Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao will likely face either of US fighters Brandon Rios or Mike Alvarado in Macau in November.

Ring snubs SA boxers for No 1

2013-04-17 18:55

SA boxers hold six titles among the conglomerate of international associations, but none are rated No 1 by Ring Magazine.

Durandt: Vetyeka win no upset

2013-04-15 19:24

Boxing trainer Nick Durandt says it was no upset after SA's Simpiwe Vetyeka floored Daud Cino Yordan in Indonesia.

Klassen secures IBO title shot

2013-04-11 17:34

Malcolm Klassen's impressive victory over Cassius Baloyi late last year has earned him a shot at the IBO title against Will Tomlinson.

Former SA boxing champ dies

2013-04-10 21:03

Blackie Zwarts, a former South African welterweight boxing champion in the 1960s, has died at the age of 73.

Pacquiao 'wants Macau fight'

2013-04-07 10:23

Philippines boxing hero Manny Pacquiao wants his next fight to be in Macau, according to his promoter Bob Arum.

Floyd's foe Guerrero arrested

2013-03-29 11:03

Robert Guerrero, set to fight Floyd Mayweather in five weeks, was arrested for allegedly trying to take a handgun onto an airplane.

Haye sets sights on Klitschkos

2013-03-28 17:25

David Haye announced his comeback from retirement and declared that he is still gunning for the scalps of the Klitschko brothers.

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