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Zimbabwe boxer banned for doping

Zimbabwe's rising boxing star, Issa Aliyah Phiri, has been handed a two-year ban after testing positive for Furosemide, a prohibited substance listed under the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) 2024 Prohibited List. The Zimbabwe Olympic Co…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:26hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter

Vusa Nyoni donates to Njube Boxing Club

BELGIUM-based former Zimbabwe senior men's national soccer team player Vusa Nyoni has donated training kits, uniforms for match days as well as tracksuits to Njube Boxing Club.Touched by work being done by Njube Boxing Club founder Arnold …

Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 16:36hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Chisora battered by Parker

Zimbabwe-born British heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora was sent crashing to the floor and was punished by a barrage of heavy punches by Joseph Parker in their heavyweight rematch in Manchester on Saturday night.Parker settled his Chisora ri…

Published: 20 Dec 2021 at 05:37hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Fortune Chasi's fight to be held on Boxing Day

Twenty-year-old online comedy sensation Melusi Chiripowako, affectionately known as Ray Vines, is set to take former Minister of Energy and Power Development, Fortune Chasi, in a boxing ring as part of their comedyâ€“charity event. The eve…

Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:48hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Chisora beaten on points

Oleksandr Usyk delivered a stylish and measured display to pick apart Derek Chisora in a points win that underlined his credentials at heavyweight.The former unified world cruiserweight champion moved with grace and picked punches beautifu…

Published: 01 Nov 2020 at 08:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'School boy' Tinago gets hero status

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday conferred boxing legend Langton 'Schoolboy' Tinago with a provincial hero's status. Tinago will be buried tomorrow at Gweru's Provincial Heroes' Acre. The legendary boxer died on Tuesday at Gweru Provincial Ho…

Published: 21 Jul 2018 at 11:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Langton 'School Boy' Tinago dies

Three time Commonwealth boxing champion Langton 'School Boy' Tinago has died.He died at his house in Ascot, Gweru.More to follow.....

Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 15:00hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Bomber calls out Chisora yet again!

Zimbabwe heavyweight champion Elvis "Bomber" Moyo Friday night made an emphatic statement aimed at UK-based former Commonwealth champion Dereck Chisora.The Bulawayo Bomber defeated Ukrainian heavyweight Maksym 'Iron Max" Pedyura, knocking …

Published: 29 Apr 2018 at 09:12hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter

60-year-old dies dancing to Ngamnank'SamaMo

THE Zimbabwe Boxing Federation (ZBF) National Championship Tournament prematurely ended on Sunday at Sizinda South Beer Garden in Bulawayo after a patron collapsed and died on the spot.Mangangi Mathe (60), who is said to have been diabetic…

Published: 07 Nov 2017 at 05:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

What I Learnt From Mayweather's Remarkable Achievement

(Warning: The following article may change your life) When a boxing champion wins 50 matches and never loses even a single match in his career, his astonishing achievement will obviously catch the attention of The Motivator. How did this r…

Published: 28 Aug 2017 at 21:39hrs | 2 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

Manyuchi apologises for Singapore farce

CHARLES Manyuchi chose the eve of the super fight for the world heavyweight championship between Antony Joshua and Wladmir Klitschko, before a sell-out 90 000 crowd at Wembley tonight, to finally issue an apology for that farce in Singapor…

Published: 29 Apr 2017 at 09:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Manyuchi back home with nothing

CHARLES Manyuchi returned back home yesterday from his disappointing, if not controversial, adventure in Singapore where he lost his World Boxing Council welterweight silver title on Saturday.Manyuchi went down to rising star Qudratillo Ab…

Published: 29 Mar 2017 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Was Charles Manyuchi paid $200 000 to throw away fight ?

Charles Manyuchi's management is threatening to take legal action against anyone insinuating the Zimbabwean boxer fixed his bout against Qudratillo Abduqahorov of Uzbekistan in Singapore at the weekend.Manyuchi lost his WBC World Welterwei…

Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 10:25hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Charles Manyuchi an embarrassment and careless--- manager

Boxer Charles Manyuchi has been accused of being an embarrassing and careless in his first round defeat to rising star Qudratillo Abduqaxorov in Singapore.Manyuchi  lost his WBC welterweight silver title.His  manager Chris Malung…

Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 05:27hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter

Manyuchi, much ado about nothing

IN just two minutes, 52 seconds the much-hyped bout was over and Charles Manyuchi had relinquished the World Boxing Council silver welterweight title at the OCBC arena in Singapore yesterday.The Zimbabwean boxing champion and his camp were…

Published: 26 Mar 2017 at 09:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Manyuchi knocked out in round 1

Zimbabwean boxer Charles Manyuchi today (Saturday) surrendered his WBC Silver Welterweight title after losing to Qudratillo Abduqaxarov of Uzbekistan.Manyuchi's defeat came via a knockout in the first round, marking the end of his status a…

Published: 25 Mar 2017 at 18:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Boxing Federation open tournament descends on Victoria Falls

The Zimbabwe Boxing Federation open tournament will descend on Victoria Falls on 25 March 2017 as preparations for the forthcoming Zone 4 games in Angola continue to gather momentum.The tournament, is the second one this year after another…

Published: 21 Mar 2017 at 14:33hrs | | by Sports Reporter

Manny Pacquiao set for Manyuchi bout

ZIMBABWE boxing superstar Charles Manyuchi is set to have a rare opportunity to showcase his skills in front of global boxing icon Manny Pacquiao when he defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight silver title against Qudratillo A…

Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 12:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Chisora throws TABLE at opponent during press conference

Dereck Chisora and Dillian Whyte had to be separated from a brawl during their press conference in Manchester after Chisora threw a TABLE at Whyte.The two heavyweights meet at the Manchester Arena on Saturday on the undercard of Anthony Jo…

Published: 07 Dec 2016 at 14:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

One handed boy joins boxing school

A Nharira Primary School grade two student, Samuel Mlambo has shown that with passion, belief and dedication nothing is impossible after joining a boxing school in Mbare, Harare.Samuel was only two years old when his hand was amputated aft…

Published: 16 May 2016 at 14:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mayweather wants Pacman fight

Los Angeles - Floyd Mayweather says he is willing to fight Manny Pacquiao next May in a blockbuster world title fight but only if he receives a much bigger share of the purse.Speaking to Showtime Sports on Friday night, Mayweather said he …

Published: 13 Dec 2014 at 11:34hrs | | by AFP

Zim female boxer Sibanda bounces back

RING-STARVED Zimbabwean female boxer Monalisa Sibanda who has been on a two year sabbatical has intensified preparations for a rematch against Zambian opponent Lorita Muzeya.The two will clash on November 22 at Lusaka Government Complex in…

Published: 22 Oct 2014 at 05:23hrs | | by Sports Reporter

Zimbabwean boxer claims the WBC title

History was made in the city of Lusaka on Saturday night when Zimbabwean boxer Charles Manyuchi claimed the World Boxing Council welterweight international title after knocking out Ghana's Patrick Allotey in the eighth round.The 12-round b…

Published: 17 Mar 2014 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Fatima Bulla

Chisora on collision course with Tyson Fury

DERECK Chisora claimed a unanimous points victory over Kevin Johnson at the Copper Box Arena to put himself on a collision course with fellow British heavyweight Tyson Fury.Chisora was untroubled in his win over the New Jersey fighter, cla…

Published: 16 Feb 2014 at 19:15hrs | 1 | by Agencies

Dereck Chisora upbeat ahead of key bout

DERECK Chisora is unmoved by the changes to his opponent as the WBO international heavyweight champion prepares to defend his title against Ondrej Pala on Saturday.The 29-year-old Chisora, who will also be gunning for the vacant WBA intern…

Published: 30 Nov 2013 at 03:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zim boxer loses fight

SOUTH Africa-based Bulawayo born pugilist, Elvis Victor Moyo, on Saturday night lost to ex-South African Junior Heavyweight champion Danie Venter in a non-title fight at Pretoria North City Hall. Moyo, better known as the Bulawayo Bomber, …

Published: 28 Jul 2013 at 21:52hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter

Vitali Klitschko v Dereck Chisora - WBC heavyweight title fight live

11.30pm: That's all from me, we'll have a report from Chris Eubank Jnr later, he is in the ring soon. Goodnight.1.27pm: Dereck Chisora: 'I'm not going to hide behind excuses, I got beat by experience. I don't regret anything. They can boo …

Published: 18 Feb 2012 at 22:46hrs | | by Nare Msupatsila

Chisora vows to knock Vitali Klitschko out in 8 rounds

Dereck Chisora has vowed to knock Vitali Klitschko out in eight rounds to claim the WBC heavyweight crown when the pair clash at the Oympiahalle in Munich, Germany next month.The 28-year-old British boxer is looking to bounce back from the…

Published: 09 Jan 2012 at 14:31hrs | 1 | by UKPA

Flo Simba flows Thamsanqa Dube in round three

Coming back for a comeback fight after his deflating knock-out at the hands of 42 year-old former IBF champion Fransie Botha, local heavyweight prospect Flo Simba toppled Thamsanqa Dube with a third round knock-out in the main bout of Gold…

Published: 30 Aug 2011 at 06:38hrs | 9 | by Sapa

Thamsaqa Dube ready to dispel myth about Flo Simba's greatness

The match tickets are already sold out, if you thought you will buy the ticket at the last minute, sorry try Supersport 7 tonight as the match will be broadcasted live on that channel.Zimbabwe's heavyweight boxer, Thamsanqa Dube, and his e…

Published: 29 Aug 2011 at 09:14hrs | | by Sapa-dpa

Thamsanqa Dube takes on Flo Simba

Thamsanqa Dube will be the centre of attraction when he takes on Flo Simba at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, on Monday night.Flo Simba returns to action after his sixth round stoppage loss to former IBF heavyweight champion Fransie Botha i…

Published: 27 Aug 2011 at 13:41hrs | 6 | by Mafu Sithabile

Chisora fails in Commonwealth title defence

Zimbabwe-born boxer Dereck Chisora failed in his defence of the Commonwealth heavyweight title after losing out to Tyson Fury on points last Saturday at Wembley.Fury ripped Dereck Chisora's British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles from …

Published: 26 Jul 2011 at 06:24hrs | 6 | by Ndou Paul

Thamsanqa Dube to fight Arigoma Chiponda

Zimbabwe heavyweight and WBA Pan-African boxing champion Thamsanqa Dube has signed a sponsorship deal with Horizon Restaurant for his next ten fights amid revelations that his first fight will be against veteran boxer Arigoma Chiponda.&nbs…

Published: 08 Apr 2011 at 05:00hrs | | by Byo24News

Zimbabwe heavyweight boxing champion get sponsorship

Zimbabwe heavyweight boxing champion Thamsanqa Dube has finally secured a manager, sponsor and promoter which will see him returning to the ring after being on the sidelines for over a year. Dube is today set to sign a contract with Carl W…

Published: 06 Apr 2011 at 09:15hrs | 30 | by Byo24News

Dereck Chisora counts his losses

Dereck Chisora,  the Zimbabwe-born British boxer who is on track to become the world heavyweight champion should he beat Wladimir Klitschko in April, has revealed that he was left âˆšÃ‡Â¬Â£30 000 poorer after the initial fight was pos…

Published: 21 Jan 2011 at 18:55hrs | 4 | by Byo24News

Dube the boxer turns bouncer

LACK of fights has forced Zimbabwe and Pan African World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Thamsanqa Dube to resort to working as a club bouncer for a living. Dube is employed at the newly opened New Horizon Nightclub, which is situa…

Published: 25 Dec 2010 at 14:44hrs | | by Byo24 Sports Reporter

Thamsanqa Dube pulls out of boxing tourney over purse

THE WBA Pan African Heavy Weight champion Thamsanga Dube has pulled out of the âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨Ã€ÃºFists of FuryâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢ boxing tournament set for tomorrow citing low prize money.   The tournament is expected to feature five bo…

Published: 02 Dec 2010 at 21:28hrs | 1 | by Ellina Mhlanga

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