Boxing News

“Badman” Will Have To Sharpen Defensive Skills!

March 10th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

WBA Pan Africa lightweight champion Jason “Badman” Bedeman (11-0-2, 9 knockouts) will need to sharpen his defensive skills if he is to make an impact on the international boxing scene.

Fans Brace Themselves For Two Tournaments In Two Days!

March 10th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

African Ring in conjunction with Golden Gloves Promotions, will stage two tournaments in two days at Emperors Palace, on March 29 and March 30.

Budler vs Rubillar Rematch For June 18!

March 10th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

IBO world junior flyweight champion Hekkie “Hex-ecutioner” Budler will meet Juanito Rubillar of the Philippines in an eagerly-awaited rematch on June 18 at Emperors Palace!

Who is SA’s Best “Pound For Pound” Boxer At Present?

March 8th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

Okay fight lovers, a subject that is sure to get you guys talking. Out of sheer interest, your writer thought it expedient to see which boxers our regular contributors regard as the 3 best “pound for pound” practitioners in South Africa at present.

“Budler Needs To Toughen Up” – Berman

March 8th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

Recently crowned IBO world junior flyweight champion Hekkie “The Hex-ecutioner” Budler (14-0, 5 knockouts) needs to “toughen up” before he’s ready for the global stage!

Christodoulou Lauds Wunderkind oosthuizen!

March 4th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

South Africa’s internationally renowned referee Stan Christodoulou has lauded WBA Pan African super middleweight champion Tommy “Tommy Gun” Oosthuizen (10-0, 7 knockouts) after his 12-round shutout of Ghana’s Thomas Owinbono on Saturday night at Emperors Palace.

Kim Will Headline Texas Bill That Features Simba & Taliwe!

March 4th, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

Current IBO world lightweight champion Ji hoon Kim will be fighting Ameth Diaz on May 21 in Laredo, Texas, with a view to substantiating his claim to a shot at the IBF world lightweight crown later in the year!

GGP Shocked By “Racial” Remarks!

March 3rd, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

Following the scandalous behaviour of certain parties at Saturday night’s “PRELUDE” tournament at Emperors Palace, Golden Gloves Promoter Rodney Berman has promised stern and disciplined action against any persons who use professional boxing as a platform for their racist views.

“Atomic Spider” On Course For WBA World Title On June 18 In South Africa!

March 3rd, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

Tshifhiwa “The Atomic Spider” Munyai (19-1-1) is firmly on course for a crack at the WBA world bantamweight title on June 18, at Emperors Palace in South Africa.

Simba Will Be The Next Great Heavyweight – Pellulo!

March 3rd, 2010 by Terry Pettifer

American Promoter Art Pellulo is convinced that unbeaten heavyweight sensation Flo “The Demolition Man” Simba (3-0, 3 knockouts) will become one of the great dreadnought attractions in international boxing.