Xolani Mcotheli and Lodumo Lamati were crowned South African champions at the Orient Theatre in East London on Sunday afternoon. Mcotheli went on to win the vacant junior welterweight title while Lamati captured the junior featherweight title. Mcotheli, 28, knocked out Khumbulani “Flint” Mdletshe from KwaZulu Natal in the seventh round in a clash…
Nigeria-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua, has disclosed that the secret to his success in the ring was a Nigerian delicacy known as eba and egusi.
The Uganda national boxing team, The Bombers, have less than a month until the step into the ring at the Africa championships later this month in Congo-Brazzaville. A team of 21 pugilists is expected to start vigorous residential training May 1 at the National Council of Sports hostel in Lugogo. The team will…
NEW YORK – More than 300 people thoroughly enjoyed yesterday’s sixth annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction ceremony at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. NYSBHOF is sponsored by Ring 8.
PARK CITY, Kansas – 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez returns to the ring on Saturday, June 17, at home in Wichita for his second professional fight. “KO Night Boxing: Rapid Fire” will air (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network live from Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas. Wichita…
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Two-time world heavyweight champion Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs and three-time title challenger Fres Oquendo will battle for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Heavyweight Championship in the main event of Backyard Brawl:
Nijee the Future is the professional name of eight-year-old Nijee Witcher of Pittsville, who will make his amateur boxing debut June 3 in Winchester.
Anees Taj once again showcased his impressive punching power to claim the National Open Class ABA title.
White Oak High School’s gymnasium buzzed with excitement as athletes laced up their gloves for the Freedom Fight, Saturday.
Spryfield’s Bianca Paquin has a date with an Olympian on Saturday.