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Former Zim pro boxer and jailbird aims to make children champs

Zvenyika Arifonso is proof that a billionaire philanthropist is not always needed to give back to the community

Taking precautions: Chinese citizens wear masks to defend against the coronavirus, which was discovered in Wuhan last year. Olympic qualifiers are being moved to Nanjing. (Stringer/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

China moves Olympic qualifiers from the coronavirus epicentre

Boxing and women’s football qualifying for the 2020 Olympics will be moved from the Chinese city at the centre of a virus outbreak to another location in the country, the…

Surprise package: Andy Ruiz Jr connects with a solid right to the head of Anthony Joshua in their first clash earlier his year in New York. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

AJ vs Ruiz: Searching for nuance

The Clash of the Dunes is one of the most anticipated bouts in recent memory but something feels off about the whole affair

Pulling no punches: Kevin Lerena (right) in action against Czech Republic boxer Vasil Ducar during the IBO World Cruiserweight Title Fight at Emperors Palace in June. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Lerena doesn’t care what you think

One of South Africa’s best boxers can’t stop winning and has grand ambitions in his sights

I used to be an MMA fighter but now I am moving towards pure boxing, which is an art form in its own right. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Slice of life: The fight in me

In the 11 years since I watched that MMA video, my life has been centred around fitness, boxing and mixed martial arts

Ruiz stuns Joshua in boxing upset (Photo Archive)

Ruiz stuns Joshua in boxing upset

Andy Ruiz beat Anthony Joshua by KO to cause one of the biggest surprises boxing heavyweight’s division has ever seen

Comeback: Partially blind Jorge Pina teaches boxing to autistic children at Olivais School in Lisbon. (Patricia de melo Moreira/AFP)

Former boxer’s vision is now for deprived children on the ropes

Forced to abandon his world title dreams, Jorge Pina devotes his time to helping troubled youngsters from rough neighbourhoods

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IOC weighs boxing Olympic KO

The IOC has been losing patience with boxing since a judging scandal at the Rio Games in 2016

Pacquiao, the only fighter to win world titles in eight different weight divisions, has continued fighting after reversing a decision to retire in 2016. (Reuters)

Pacquiao teases Mayweather rematch after January bout

Speculation about a possible rematch between the two welterweights has flickered, with Mayweather saying in September he was ready to fight Pacquiao

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Boxing body vote could see sport thrown out of Olympics

The IOC has been losing patience with boxing since a judging scandal at the 2016 Rio Games

Troubles:  Tommy ‘Tommy Gun’ Oosthuizen (left) did time in jail for being bust with drugs. Photos: Gallo Images
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Blood spills outside the ring

Promising boxers have been killed in recent years, with reasons ranging from settling scores to choosing the wrong hangout

Several South African boxers have died violently outside of the boxing ring. Mayisela has asked that boxers focus on the sport over partying.

Blood outside of the ring

Several South African boxers have died violently outside of the boxing ring. Mayisela has asked that boxers focus on the sport over partying.

Victory was sweet for Alvarez, who had been accused of “running” during last year’s first encounter by Golovkin’s camp. (Reuters)

Alvarez ready for rematch after Golovkin dethroned

Mexican star Alvarez produced a performance of guts and resilience to inflict the first defeat of Golovkin’s career with a majority decision.

India’s boxer MC Mary Kom punches a bag during a training session at Balewadi Stadium in Pune

India’s ‘Magnificent Mary’ driven by Ali in bid for more boxing gold

Five-time world champion, mother of three and MP, Indian boxer Mary Kom believes that at 35, there is plenty more glory in the ring to come.

Michael Mokoena is taking on South African Junior Welterweight champion Xolani Mcotheli.

You can’t knock the hustle in the battle for survival

Michael Mokoena has his eye on taking the South African Junior Welterweight title

Gloves-off: ‘I was the one who staggered Baloyi. I broke his jaw with a left hook in the 10th round

Slice of Life: ‘Irish Terrier’ breaks ‘Hitman’s’ jaw

A boxer recalls his harrowing defeat at the gloved hands of Cassius Baloyi

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​King Kong rises to fight again

The iconic 1959 jazz musical about a tragic boxer finally returns to our stages, but this time in a free South Africa.

Ashley Fourie.

Slice Of Life: ​A humble champion rises

Trash talking, experienced Ghanaian fighter defeated by a man from DRC who doesn’t like bullies

Klitschko got up from the second knockdown in the round but when Joshua started to pile on the pressure referee David Fields stepped in to stop it.

Joshua defeats Klitschko in thrilling world heavyweight epic

It was Klitschko’s first stoppage defeat since Lamon Brewster beat him in 2004 and leaves his record at 64 wins and five defeats.

Nick Durandt boasted a stellar roster of fighters and had also spent time in training with international superstars .

Renowned boxing coach Nick Durandt dies at 53

Durandt’s record in South African boxing is unmatched, having produced 95 champions.