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Watch VideoBoyd Allen: Transitioning from MMA Star to IBO All Africa Boxing Contender

Boyd Allen, former MMA star, aims for IBO All Africa boxing glory against undefeated Kagiso Bagwasi at South Africa's 'Fistic Havoc' event on 21 June.

IOL Reporter|Published

‘Big fight’ awaits Kevin Lerena after easy KO in WBC title defence

Kevin Lerena gave himself the perfect pre-birthday gift on Thursday night by making a successful maiden defence of his WBC bridgerweight title, courtesy of a superb third-round TKO of Ukrainian challenger Serhiy Radchenko in Pretoria.

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Watch VideoKevin Lerena after Serhiy Radchenko knockout victory: 'I can beat anyone'

Kevin Lerena triumphed with a dominant knockout victory over Serhiy Radchenko in Pretoria, defending his WBC Bridgerweight title and hinting at another big fight ahead.

Michael Sherman|Published

It’s a knockout! SA’s Kevin Lerena too hot to handle for Radchenko in historic WBC bridgerweight title defence

Defending champion Kevin Lerena made South Africa proud by producing a third-round knockout to retain his WBC bridgerweight title on Thursday night.

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Watch VideoKevin 'Two Guns' Lerena promises to knock Ukranian Serhiy Radchenko's sparks out

South African boxing’s ‘blue-eyed boy’ Kevin Lerena stared directly into Serhiy Radchenko as the Ukrainian tried to threaten him during the weigh-in for their WBC bridgerweight world title fight on Thursday night.

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Watch VideoSA star Kevin Lerena set for historic WBC bridgerweight title defence against Serhiy Radchenko

WBC bridgerweight champion Kevin Lerena will go in defence of his title for the first time against Ukraine's Serhiy Radchenko at the SunBet Arena Times Square on Thursday.

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Watch VideoNothing to gain and everything to lose as Thabiso Mchunu set to face unknown foe

South African cruiserweight champion Thabiso Mchunu will be out to break his three match losing streak when he comes up agaianst Amador Kalonji at the Sunbet Arena, Times Square in Pretoria on Thursday.

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Watch VideoKevin Lerena determined to beat Serhiy Radchenko at The Reckoning – 'Just business'

Kevin Lerena did not ‘pull any punches’ in his pre-fight press conference ahead of his WBC bridgerweight title bout at The Reckoning, against Serhiy Radchenko in Pretoria.

Michael Sherman|Published

Khayelitsha’s Kaya Mlata looks to annex Cape title in 10-rounder against Sabelo Ngebinyane

Kaya Mlata, the undefeated junior featherweight star from Khayelitsha, is gearing up for a significant title fight against Sabelo Ngebinyane at Cabo Beach, where the Cape provincial title will be over 10 rounds on Saturday evening.

herman-gibbs|Published