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

In a dramatic move, Jason “Bad Man” Bedeman has been taken off this month’s “It’s War” bill at Emperors Palace after being the victim of a stabbing. Although the incident occurred last Wednesday, it was only decided today (Wednesday) to remove him from the May 28 event following concerns over his recovery. Bedeman, the IBO

Flushed with the success of Tommy Oosthuizen’s American television debut, Rodney Berman is ploughing ahead with serving up a feast for SA boxing connoisseurs. In signing the Charles Oosthuizen-Ryno Liebenberg fight for Emperors Palace on May 28, Berman revealed that attempts to secure Oosthuizen a fight with Balemo Weliya for the SA super-middleweight title had

Officially Thompson Mokwena and Jason Bedeman will top the “Boxing Beat” tournament at Emperors Palace on May 28, but two unbeaten super-middleweights could steal the thunder. Promoter Rodney Berman has just signed a cracking eight-rounder featuring Charles Oosthuizen against Ryno Liebenberg. There is no title at stake, but the winner will clearly be propelled towards

Miguel Cotto is never in a bad fight and Floyd Mayweather jnr is never in a dull one. It therefore stands to reason that this weekend’s match-up between the pair in Las Vegas has the potential to be explosive. Cotto, the WBA light-middleweight champion, is rejuvenated following his recent dismantling of Antonio Margarito, while Mayweather

Rodney Berman returned to South Africa from the US this week, flushed with success and carrying a bag of goodies for SA boxing. The globe-trotting promoter spent time in San Francisco, Oklahoma and New York, primarily to attend Tommy Oosthuizen’s outstanding win against Marcus Johnson, but also to firm up deals involving local fighters. After