The South African city of Durban is to host the inaugural African Boxing Cup named after Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected President of South Africa and internationally revered for his ...

The IBA's inaugural Mandela African Boxing Cup set to take place in Durban, South Africa, has officially been postponed until early 2024. More than 235 boxers representing 34 nations were registered ...

Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, 40, died after collapsing during a fight Friday. Olanrewaju (13-8-1, 12 KOs) was facing Jon Mbanugu (13-1-1, 12 KOs) in an eight-round light heavyweight ...

Kenya’s Robert Okaka (right) punches Anton Vinogrodov of Estonia during their fight at the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai on December 5, 2025. [BFK Media] National light heavyweight ...

The first female boxer to win the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy at GOtv Boxing Night, Bolatito “Black Tito” Oluwole, has said her aim is to retain the trophy at the 30th edition of the boxing ...

Matchroom Boxing announced it will stage its first-ever card in Africa on Saturday, December 20 featuring two British light heavyweights in Accra, Ghana. The main event pits Craig ‘Spider’ Richards of ...

JOHANNESBURG — South African boxer Dingaan Thobela, a two-weight world champion known as “The Rose of Soweto,” has died, the ministry of sports said on Tuesday. He was 57. Thobela won the WBO ...

Former Commonwealth Games flyweight medallist Christine Ongare was among African boxers who received byes in the first round matches in fixtures released by Africa Boxing Confederation (ABC) for ...

Former Nigerian lightweight champion Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju died after becoming defenseless during a Saturday night boxing match in Ghana. The 31-year-old fighter reportedly “dominated” his ...

Nigeria has strengthened its influence within African boxing administration following the appointment of two of its officials to key sub-committees of the continental governing body.Mr. Emoni Williams ...

Due to the small matter of Anthony Joshua fighting Jake Paul on the same weekend, there are two boxing shows that could fly under the radar this week -- but really, really shouldn't. On Saturday in ...