Boxing

Heavies who made history in SA
The first really big international heavyweight fight in South Africa took place nearly 80 years ago. Read full blog
Bud Taylor – born to box
An average of one fight every three weeks during an 11-year career seems almost impossible. Read full blog
No room for woodweights
Divisions for woodweight and ironweight boxers were never introduced but the history of weight classes is a fascinating subject. Read full blog
The Clones Cyclone's story
Barry McGuigan’s introduction to boxing gloves is a delightful tale. His career as a boxer is a fascination story. Read full blog
Boxing – way to go
Carl Froch, like so many others, had a rough start. Like so many others, he boxed his way to a better life Read full blog
KO questions for a quiz
Boxing fans who enjoy a good quiz, are always looking for some knockout questions. Read full blog
Meet Mr Done-it-All
Boxer, trainer, manager and promoter; Reggie Hilman has truly done it all. Read full blog
One of the forgotten greats
History can be unkind to truly outstanding boxers. Take Tod Morgan, for example. Read full blog
Referee who scored a hat-trick
Darryl Ribbink once refereed three world title fights in one night. Read full blog
The Bok who loved boxing
Abri Schutte was 11 years old when he became involved in boxing. He served the sport until he died. Read full blog
Sad story of boxing brothers
Jerry Quarry never won a world title, but even George Foreman admitted to be wary of him. Read full blog
Born to be a boxer
It was inevitable. Growing up where he did, Bernard Dunne just had to become a boxer. Read full blog
The SA champ who rocked Cooper
Everyone knows about Henry Cooper, the Englishman who nearly knocked out Muhammad Ali. Read full blog
Tribute to Jack of many trades
Collectors of sports books have a million stories to tell and re-tell, give or take a few dozen. Read full blog
Bitter-sweet story of a legend
Sugar Ray Leonard probably never pulled a punch during his distinguished boxing career. He certainly does not pull any in his autobiography. Read full blog
They just refused to lose
A Welshman once went undefeated in 103 bouts over a period of more than four years. Read full blog
Dr Pacquiao's Long Road
Some readers will not agree with part of the title of a new book about the life and boxing career of Manny Pacquiao. Read full blog
Everything but dedication
One of the most outstanding boxers South Africa ever produced never came close to winning a world title. Read full blog
Best of almost everything
Two high-profile experts have written a fascinating book, titled The Ultimate Book of Boxing Lists. Read full blog
SA boxing's Happy Anniversary
The 35th commemoration of an important event in SA boxing is likely to pass without many sports enthusiasts taking much notice. Read full blog

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Bud Taylor – born to box
An average of one fight every three weeks during an 11-year career seems almost impossible.

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Heavies who made history in SA
The first really big international heavyweight fight in South Africa took place nearly 80 years ago.