UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) is investigating Conor Benn after he failed a drugs test ahead of his highly anticipated fight with Chris Eubank Jr., the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) said on Friday.
The Russian-led International Boxing Association (IBA) on Wednesday cancelled a ban on amateur boxers from Russia and Belarus and said it would allow them to compete with national flags and anthems in events with immediate effect.
ESPN Africa Boxing 21 produced a nail-biting affair as Jackson Chauke successfully defended his South African Flyweight title against Sinethembu Kotana in Johannesburg on Thursday.
Anthony Joshua has accepted an offer for a highly anticipated fight against Tyson Fury to take place on Dec. 3, the Watford-born fighter's management company said on Tuesday.
Oleksandr Usyk has defended Anthony Joshua over his controversial reaction following his defeat to the Ukrainian in their world heavyweight title fight.
Pumeza Zinakile, who will referee the co-main event at ESPN Africa Boxing 20, has gathered a following with her expressive, no-nonsense refereeing style, but her personality in the ring was borne out of a death in the ring earlier in her career.
South Africa's Smangele 'Smash' Hadebe retained her title as the ABU Flyweight champion after Tanzania's Stumai Muki retired injured ahead of round four at ESPN Africa Boxing 20 on Thursday.
Pumeza Zinakile, who will referee the co-main event at ESPN Africa Boxing 20, has gathered a following with her expressive, no-nonsense refereeing style, but her personality in the ring was borne out of a death in the ring earlier in her career.
In honour of Women's Month in South Africa, fan favourites Smangele Hadebe and Ellen Simwaka headline an all-female main fight card at ESPN Africa Boxing 20 in Johannesburg on Thursday August 25.