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Slap fighters face off at action-packed event
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (171+ words) Punisher Slapfight had an explosive event at Downtown Pub and Grill on February 28, with several fights on the cards. There were a couple of knock-out blows, with spectacular wins and devastating losses. Jacques "Bosvark" Hessel lost against Keagan "Klein Marx…...
'The Villain' Peters set for heavyweight showdown
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (114+ words) Ethan Peters (19), a boxer from Bellavista, will compete in his second professional fight after winning his debut fight on November 29, 2025. The upcoming boxing extravaganza, Sole Survivor, will feature a high-octane heavyweight bout at Emperors Palace on March 28. Ethan will compete…...
Kuse lands world title shot against WBC champion Jerusalem at Emperors Palace
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (146+ words) Boxing fans will be thrilled to know that one of the brightest stars in South African boxing, Siyakholwa Kuse, will get a shot at fighting WBC mini-flyweight world champion, Melvin Jerusalem of the Philippines, for the latter's belt. The fight…...
Local boxer crowned KZN featherweight champion
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (250+ words) Rising boxing star Sthembiso Maduna from Steadville has set his sights on the national stage after clinching the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) featherweight title on Saturday night (February 28). Maduna, who trains under the guidance of Moruti Mthalane at Mthalane Boxing Gym, delivered…...
‘Rising Up From The Roots’ tournament to reignite grassroots boxing
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (578+ words) Tsakani " A powerful new boxing initiative is set to reignite the sport within township communities through a joint promotion between Miss P Promotions and Jab Connection Promotions. The community of Kwatsaduza is invited to the Rising Up From The Roots…...
Silverman makes statement at Battle For Love event
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (329+ words) Jarred "Mr Hollywood" Silverman produced a thrilling fifth-round stoppage victory at Silverlakes Farm Hotel in Pretoria, defeating the fearless Simphiwe Ntombela at the Battle For Love boxing event. The contest is already being described by fans as a fight-of-the-year contender....
Sunnighill athletes shine at BJJ Kids Comp
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (271+ words) Close to 60 children, juniors, and teens stepped onto the mats this weekend to compete in a no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournament hosted at QuanWessels Academy in partnership with the Tribe Martial Arts Foundation. According to coach Guy Lazarus from QuanWessels…...
WATCH: Punisher Slapfight gearing up for massive event this weekend
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (241+ words) Punisher Slapfight is holding a huge event at Downtown Pub and Grill on February 28, with 11 fights on the cards. Two of the fighters, Bobby "the Punisher" Krisch and Pieter "Bulldog" Vorster, will be defending their titles and fighting their last…...
Apex South calls for sponsors to help build South Africa's next MMA champions
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (481+ words) Only a few stories hit home in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) like that of Daniel Wilhelm Strauss. A pioneer in South Africa's early MMA scene, Strauss fought during the sport's early days, much like the UFC's humble…...
Local karate star shines on national and international stage
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (705+ words) What began as a simple quest to stay fit has taken Duduzile Tibane across borders and onto the world stage. The 26-year-old Katlehong-born rising karateka is redefining what is possible through discipline, perseverance and faith. A proud SA karate athlete,…...