Golden Gloves

For a fighter who knows only one way – forward, with the power amped up – it is fitting that Zack Mwekassa approaches life in much the same manner. For many the favourite to lift the inaugural Nashua Super Eight cruiserweight crown, Mwekassa isn’t backward in coming forward, telling this website: “Boxing needs hype –

The “It’s War” tournament at Emperors Palace has been cancelled after Ryno Liebenberg suffered a deep cut above his left eye while sparring on Tuesday. With the May 28 tournament already left reeling after Jason Bedeman was stabbed on May 2, Rodney Berman reluctantly pulled the plug late on Tuesday. Unbeaten Liebenberg was due to

It was like old times earlier this week when Rodney Berman met up with former compadres Welcome Ncita and Vuyani Bungu. The trio did more than shoot the breeze and reminisce about old times: they agreed on a future venture that ought to benefit SA boxing in the long term. “It was very nostalgic,” said

Former SA heavyweight champion Pierre Coetzer will be honoured at the July 9 box ‘n dine event at Emperors Palace. The evening, hosted by African Ring in conjunction with Golden Gloves, will be a tribute to the dignified former world title contender who at 50 still looks in excellent shape. While the bill is still

With little more than a month to fight time, the Nashua Super Eight “Last Man Standing” cruiserweight tournament was launched in grand style at Nashua HQ on Thursday. With all the boxers, except Israel’s Ran Nakash, in attendance, plus a large media contingent, the excitement was palpable as boxers, managers and trainers threw barbs and engaged