Fate deals boxing’s Mean Machine a cruel uppercut
Aladin Stevens, once hailed as the Champ, consoles himself with memories of past glory.
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Mayweather stays unbeaten, but not without bruises
Floyd Mayweather has managed to stay undefeated by scoring a majority decision victory, but not without strong opposition by Marcos Maidana.
Quigg takes down SA boxer Munyai to retain WBA title
SA’s Tshifiwa Munyai has been beaten by Scott Quigg. The referee stopped the contest in round two when the South African was dropped to the canvas.
Can Mayweather’s visit revive SA boxing?
The sports ministry is counting on boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr’s six-day South Africa tour to resuscitate boxing in the country.
Baby Jake hailed as best of his generation
Despite his small stature, boxer "Baby Jake" Matlala was a giant, said mourners paying tribute at his funeral. They hailed him as a true champion.
Mayweather’s $41m win – biggest in boxing history
Floyd Mayweather’s victory over Mexico’s Saul Alvarez has earned the boxing star the biggest purse in the history of the sport.
‘Unbeatable’ Mayweather risks title to face Guerrero
Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather returns to the ring after a year’s absence, which included a jail stint, to fight against southpaw Robert Guerrero.
Pacquiao keen for revenge
It looked like the end, but this being boxing it could just be the start of something new: for Manny Pacquiao.
Loss leaves Pacquiao and family devastated
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao shed tears on television, saying he had let his country down in his knockout loss to Mexican rival Juan Marquez.
Local boxers score well in ‘The Ring’ ratings
Oosthuizen and Mthalane, both hoping to become unified world champions, are among the six SA boxers featured in The Ring’s top boxers.
Buffalo to lock horns with Sonny Bill in the ring
New Zealand rugby star Sonny Bill Williams (27), and South African heavyweight Francois Botha (43) are set to meet in the ring in November.
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Boxing to keep fit requires lots of stamina
I enjoyed the well-written, well- researched and humorous piece by James Sey on what he calls "white-collar boxing" (July 6).
White collar boxing
More and more executives are taking to the ring to test their mettle. It’s not quite ‘Fight Club’, but they sure do give each other a beating.
Why white-collar boxing is such a knockout
Trendy fighting clubs do not mean that those in the ring are not taking and giving some serious punches. James Sey laces his gloves.
Mayweather hits at Pacquiao during Cotto fight promo
During a news conference on his fight against Miguel Cotto, Floyd Mayweather Jr has hit at Manny Pacquiao, calling him "not one of the sharpest".
Amir Khan blames mystery man for title bout loss
Boxer Amir Khan has claimed that an unidentified man ‘interfered’ with the WBA fight supervisor during his split-decision loss to Lamont Peterson.
Woman boxer who fought to be in the Olympics
Katie Taylor has defeated more than 100 opponents in a 14-year career that has elevated her to the pinnacle of her sport.
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Thobela query prompts relook at SA boxing policies
Boxing South Africa is seeking to form its own policies after its governing body failed at a public apology to former world champion Dingaan Thobela.
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Botha confirms Holyfield fight
South African boxer Francois Botha says he has agreed to face fellow veteran Evander Holyfield for the WBF heavyweight title.
Klitschko aims to teach Haye some manners
World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has promised to give David Haye some "reality rehab" when the pair clash on Saturday.
Emotional Iron Mike inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame
The out-of-control character Mike Tyson once was is dead now, and he tries to bury his former persona even deeper every time he opens his mouth.
Sonny Bill gets a disabled boxing opponent
The boxing career of All Black Sonny Bill Williams faces a new credibility test after revelations his next opponent is on welfare for a disability.
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Tributes for Australian Aboriginal hero Rose
Australian sports and political figures on Monday paid tribute to Lionel Rose, the first Aboriginal boxer to win a world title.
Why boxing is a hit with women
<b>Nechama Brodie</b> describes why a ring is a girl’s BFF and why women’s boxing is gaining traction.
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Lady and the champ
Jodi Solomon has struck a blow for women by becoming a successful trainer in the male-dominated world of boxing.
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Hatton ‘suffering from depression, drinking problem’
Former world champion Ricky Hatton was diagnosed with depression and a drink problem by a specialist on Monday.
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Hatton ‘distraught’ after cocaine revelations
Former world champion Ricky Hatton was "devastated" on Sunday after a newspaper published photos of the boxer allegedly snorting cocaine.
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Gloves come off over racism in the ring
There was a lot of hype leading up to the fight between Jason "Badman" Bedeman and Bonani "Sweetie Pie" Dlamini in June.
The man who knocked out Mikey
An unassuming, little-known Zimbabwean boxer has knocked out the feared Mikey Schultz — again.
SA women’s boxing is on the ropes
South African middleweight boxing champion Julie Shabalala sits on a bench in the Hillbrow Boxing Club and stares at her ragged training shoes.
Pacquiao ready to fight Mayweather before retiring
World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao announced on Wednesday that he wanted to face Floyd Mayweather for his last professional fight.
Showdown with Mayweather was destiny, says Mosley
WBA welterweight champion Shane Mosley feared he would never get to fight fellow American Floyd Mayweather, until "destiny" played its part.
