Boxing News

Berman Admits Opponents Are Afraid Of The Demolition Man!

March 31st, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

Golden Gloves Promoter Rodney Berman admits that since most local opponents are afraid of facing his blossoming heavyweight prospect Flo “The Demolition Man” Simba (3-0, with 3 knockouts) he has had to take advantage of two offers from the United States, in which to unveil his 20-year-old dreadnought in front of American audiences.

Hartman Tribute An Overwhelming Success!

March 31st, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

Acclaimed sportswriter Rodney Hartman may be seriously ill, but on Tuesday night at Emperors Palace, the doyen of South African sportswriters managed an all-embracing smile to show his appreciation for the boxing tournament hosted in his honour at the popular Theatre of Marcellus.

‘Fear Factor’ Sends Demolition Man’s Rival Scurrying Home!

March 30th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

Who was it that said; “He who fights but runs away, lives to fight another day”? Well last night at Emperors Palace, Flo “The Demolition Man” Simba’s scheduled heavyweight opponent, Mongezi Nzamela…

Berman’s “Elimination Lightweight Drive”!

March 25th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

Golden Gloves Promoter Rodney Berman is planning a ‘lightweight elimination drive’ of sorts over the forthcoming months! In confirming his plans, the CEO of Golden Gloves Promotions said;

Munyai Ready To Fight Winner Of Blistering WBA Title Fight!

March 25th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

South Africa’s WBA Intercontinental bantamweight titleholder Tshifhiwa “the Atomic Spider” Munyai (19-1-1) is ready to fight the winner of Saturday night’s WBA world bantamweight title bout

Tommy Gun Faces Splintering Encounter Against World Ranked Perdomo!

March 25th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

South Africa’s unbeaten WBA Pan African super middleweight champion Tommy “Tommy Gun” Oosthuizen (10-0, 7 knockouts) will face his toughest test as a professional,

Demolition Man Faces Busy Schedule!

March 25th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

Local heavyweight sensation Flo “The Demolition Man” Simba (3-0, with 3 knockouts) faces a busy fight schedule, with three outings in as many months.

All Eyes Will Be On The Young Lions At Emperors Palace!

March 24th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

When boxing returns to Emperors Palace on Monday and Tuesday night next week, all eyes will be on the outstanding crop of “young lions” in the Golden Gloves Promotional camp.

“Natural” Looks To Make Good On Hartman Tribute!

March 23rd, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

Rupert “The Natural” Van Aswegen (14-6-2) will be aiming to lift the vacant SA light heavyweight title on March 30 at Emperors Palace when he fights the unbeaten Balemo Weliya (6-0)

The “Storm” Headed For MMA Seasoning In Land Of The Dollar!

March 17th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

Charismatic light heavyweight boxer Jared “The Storm” Lovett will head for the USA in July for a three-month stint in one of the top MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Gymnasiums per courtesy of Golden Gloves Promotions, who will make a foray into the fast-growing sport later this year.