The biggest fight thus far this year in South Africa takes place tonight at North-West University Sports Complex in Mafikeng when IBF Super Feather Champ Cassius Baloyi faces the challenge of Malcolm Klassen. Baloyi, 36-3-1 (19), and Klassen, 23-4-2 (14), are the top two super feathers in the country and …

In just his second bout since 2002, 40 year old heavyweight Francois Botha won the WBF title with a 12 round unanimous decision over American journeyman Ron Guerrero at Tlokwe Banquet Hall in Potchefstroom, South Africa on Friday. Botha, who now resides in California, weighed in at the heaviest of …

In a substantial shakeup on the South African promotional scene, IBF Super Featherweight Champion Cassius Baloyi has moved from the Golden Gloves stable to that of fierce rival firm, Branco Sports Promotions. This is just the latest defection from the Golden Gloves camp to that of BSP and the move …

Mdantsane Indoor Center in East London had the distinction of hosting fight cards on both Friday and Saturday night and each evening saw explosive finishes in this Eastern Cape venue. Saturday was the larger of the two fight cards, with four title belts on tap. Headlining the bill was the …

There were three good cards over the weekend with the biggest show on Saturday at the Orient Theatre in East London, South Africa where domestic Light Flyweight Champ Mfundo Gwayana, 10-3 (5), kept his title with a fifth round TKO of Welkom man Motswaki Moseslesele, 5-1 (2), who suffers his …

IBF Super Featherweight Champion Cassius Baloyi made the first defense of his crown a successful one as he snuffed out the aspirations of Argentine visitor Javier Osvaldo Alvarez in the third round of their scheduled twelve round title fight last night at Emperor’s Palace in Kempton Park. Baloyi outgunned the …

Friday night saw a big show at the Carousel Casino in Temba, with three IBF title eliminators on offer. WBC International Featherweight titlist Jeffrey Mathebula, 22-1-2 (12), made a successful transition to super bantam by winning the IBF eliminator on points at 122 pounds against Mexico’s Julio Zarate, 26-5-1 (16). …

Park Station in Johannesburg, South Africa was the scene of a domestic lightweight title bout last night between reigning champion Amon Baloyi and challenger, Patrick Malinga. Baloyi was the rather inexperienced Gauteng Provincial titlist when he shockingly KO’d long-time champion Irvin Buhlalu for the South African title three months ago …

BSP put on a thrilling show on Friday night at Carousel Casino in Johannesburg, South Africa where there were three African Boxing Union titles at risk. The battle between the most experienced men took place for the vacant ABU Super Feather crown as Jasper Seroka, 16-1 (7), defeated Gabriel Phakula, …

Branco Sports Productions presents three African Boxing Union championship bout on a full card at the Carousel Casino in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, July 25, billed as “Triple Header”. For the ABU Welterweight Championship, reigning titlist Hassan Saku, 9-5 (8), defends his belt against undefeated hot prospect Chris Van …

One of America’s top lightweights came to Jan Smuts Stadium in East London last night in search of a world title opportunity and in the eyes of many, Zahir Raheem was almost certain to return home to the US with that title challenge in his pocket. After all, hadn’t Raheem …

Tonight, the action in East London will be happening at the Orient Theater as top American lightweight Zahir Raheem comes to South Africa in an IBF final title eliminator against local hero Ali “Rush Hour” Funeka. Raheem, 29-2 (17), is perhaps most famous for defeating Mexican legend Eric Morales in …