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Kickboxing excitement returns to Cape Town with WKS Africa 2
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (356+ words) Jiyaad Hendricks in action against Thando Mahlangu in the last WKS event. Cape Town's kickboxing talent is set to take centre stage this weekend as World Kickboxing Series (WKS) Africa returns with its second instalment, promising an even bigger and…...
Support key for Yamile's potential in the ring
23+ hour, 22+ min ago (433+ words) At 22, Benaty Yamile is already writing a story that stretches far beyond his years, one built on risk, ambition, and a willingness to step into the unknown. A year ago, the Crossroads fighter left familiar ground to test himself in…...
Prosser keeps title in Cape Town after brutal 12-round battle
2+ week, 1+ day ago (398+ words) Dylan Prosser became the only male boxer from Cape Town currently holding the SA title at the weekend. Battered and bloodied, Dylan "Bam Bam" Prosser stood tall at the final bell of a gruelling 12-round contest, and it was all…...
Undisputed MMA Championships return with second show at Oakland High
2+ week, 1+ day ago (303+ words) Zaahir Abrahams taking on Devon Sarkis in the last UMC event. After a successful debut in November last year, the Undisputed MMA Championships (UMC) return this weekend with their second instalment, set for Saturday, April 25, at Oakland High School, where…...
Khayelitsha fighter Fikile channels grief into MMA
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (433+ words) Fikile Mbane in action against Keenan Shields at Barebones 7. For Khayelitsha fighter Fikile Mbane, stepping into the cage at the Barebones MMA Championships at the weekend was about more than just making his debut- it was the result of a…...
Soboois announces arrival with title-winning display
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (461+ words) Sibulele Soboois getting the better of Simangele Hadebe. Image: SA boing talk Cape Town's Sibulele "Lova" Soboois has made a major statement in South African boxing, defeating seasoned campaigner Simangele Hadebe to claim the WBO All Africa flyweight title. Some…...
Mackay set for pro MMA debut at Knox Series
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) Jason Mackay, right, with his gym mate Dean van Wyk. When the Knox Legacy Series finally kicks off towards the end of February at Grand West, Cape Town fight fans will get the professional MMA action they have been waiting…...
Legion Fitness Academy puts Athlone talent on the national MMA map
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (550+ words) Legion Fitness Academy has 11 fighters on their way to the national cahmpionships. Pictured are some of the fighters from left to right, Iderees Galsoolker, coach Irfaan Gool, Xavier Cornelius and Haseen Gool. Kneeling is Taine Thorne. When asked who his…...