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The new year may be a matter of weeks away, but it is already looking promising for South Africa’s top promoter. Rodney Berman is awaiting word on Tommy Oosthuizen’s next fight, which may potentially take place in America. Failing that, he will probably head the “Malice at the Palace” bill on March 3. Popular Hekkie
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Top young boxing trainer Colin Nathan leaves for the US this week for the trip of a lifetime. First stop is Las Vegas, where he will be representing Golden Gloves at the WBC’s annual convention, to be followed by a two-week stopover in West Hollywood to team up with Freddie Roach. “I can’t wait,” said
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World boxing champion Amir Khan’s assault on America continues this weekend when the Briton defends his WBA and IBF light-welterweight titles against slick American Lamont Peterson in Washington. The fight will be broadcast live on SuperSport 6 from 4am. This will be Khan’s fourth contest in the US, and the sixth defence of his WBA
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It’s a fight boxing fans will love, but will Rodney Berman have the guts to make it happen? Joey Stiglingh versus Sipho Taliwe is a classic in the making, boxer against boxer in a bout that would have the cognoscenti in their element. What’s not to like? Stiglingh is a fighter on the rise, slick,
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Ryno Liebenberg on Saturday produced a top class performance to confirm a successful Golden Gloves foray into Makapanstad in the North West. Designed to help uplift the local community, the tournament was a resounding success for the 500-plus spectators who were delighted to welcome the boxers and their crews. Liebenberg won every round against Rama
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Golden Gloves wraps up its 2011 action with a final bow in Makapanstad, North West, tomorrow. To those planning to attend, please note that there has been a change in timings. First, the tournament will start at 2pm (not 10am). This means that the convoy, which includes boxers and trainers, will meet at Colin Nathan’s
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Johnny Muller is back. The former SA light-heavyweight champion had to survive a horror fifth round, however, as he struggled to overcome the game challenge of Donald Kampamba of Zambia at Emperors Palace last night. Muller won a unanimous decision by scores of 77-73, 77-74 and 76-74. The South African boxed superbly for the first
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The curtain comes down on the Golden Gloves boxing year at Makapanstad in North West province on Saturday. Golden Gloves, in association with Emperors Palace, will be hosting a tournament there in recognition of local community leaders who work tirelessly to uplift the region. Golden Gloves will be responsible for the logistics and the show
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Saturday’s big fight between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito will go ahead after Margarito was handed a licence this week to box in New York. The bout, for Cotto’s WBA light-middleweight title, will be broadcast live on SuperSport 2 and SSHD2 from 4am on Sunday morning. An injury to Margarito’s eye had earlier placed the
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Details of this weekend’s “Golden Palace” show in Makapanstad, North West province, will be published in coming days on this site. There are six fights, with Ryno Liebenberg’s super-middleweight bout the pick of the action on Saturday. “We’ve had a lot of enquiries from fans wanting to share this historic occasion,” said promoter Rodney Berman.
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Simba-Bruwer hotting up
I like the way issac fights I still think that fight with tomy wasn't a draw to me isac won ...
Simba-Bruwer hotting up
Ruben, im not disputing your skills or ability to pull a crowd. I enjoy your fights because you give 100% ...
Simba-Bruwer hotting up
Let's let the man fight and see wat his got let's all keep quiet and let him do the talkin ...