By Ron Jackson There have been a limited number of International tournaments during the year because of the cost of the rand against the dollar and the
Xaba Promotions blockbuster boxing tournament was already a sizzler but organisers have upped the ante by providing incentives to the winners to generate more interest.
The four-year ban of Mdantsane that boxer Zolani Tete was slapped with after traces of a banned substance, stanazolol, were found in his urine sample, has raised more questions than answers regarding the fairness of anti-doping agencies.
Last weekend’s South African Boxing Awards ceremony saw seasoned Daily Dispatch boxing journalist Mesuli Zifo being bestowed with a special Chairman’s Award for his coverage of the sport.