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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

Mosquito pleads with Mayweather

ZIMBABWE boxing legend and former Commonwealth champion Alfonso "Mosquito" Zvenyika yesterday pleaded with American superstar boxer Floyd "Money" Mayweather to help improve the country's boxing and scout talent locally.Mayweather touched d…

Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 19:00hrs | 13 | 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

Some of the biggest and most shocking scandals in boxing history

There will be one dispute or another about nearly everything in the film business. This makes it even more exciting and entertaining and draws even greater fans. Therefore, to achieve relevance and maximize visibility, you can see most ind…

Published: 02 Mar 2021 at 16:56hrs | 44 | by Staff Writer

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 | 2 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya likely to turn to boxing

BOXING might turn out to be the surprise beneficiaries of Prophet Walter Magaya's investment into sport in the event, as is largely expected, he walks away from bankrolling his Premiership club Yadah Stars. An official announcement is due …

Published: 29 Jan 2018 at 05:44hrs | 3 | 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 | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zim church fathers to be honored this Friday

Ethiopis-Israel a non-denominational network based in Ethiopia in partnership with Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ) and on behalf of Christian sons and daughters in Zimbabwe will  this Friday be honoring church leaders for the…

Published: 28 Aug 2017 at 21:45hrs | | by Panashe Makufa

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 | 3 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi

Penny Penny in punch up

HE'S known as the Shangaan disco king.But get on the wrong side of his temper . . . AND BE READY FOR A ROYAL BEAT DOWN.This as Penny Penny, real name Eric Nkovani, swapped his mic for boxing gloves, insiders claimed.Those in the know alleg…

Published: 03 Apr 2017 at 10:33hrs | 6 | 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 | 287 | 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 | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chisora beaten in thrilling heavyweight contest

Dillian Whyte won a thrilling grudge match against fellow British heavyweight Dereck Chisora on a split decision in Manchester.In an incredible fight, both men looked in trouble at various points, with the fighters trading blows until the …

Published: 11 Dec 2016 at 10:29hrs | 2 | by BBC

Chisora punished for throwing a table at opponent

Dereck Chisora's promoter claims his punishment for throwing a table at Dillian Whyte is unfair.Kalle Sauerland feels Chisora's Â£25,000 fine, plus Â£5,000 costs, and suspended two-year ban are disproportionate, especially when Whyte was n…

Published: 09 Dec 2016 at 13:41hrs | 2 | by David Anderson I mirror

Veteran Zimbabwean boxing administrator dies

The boxing fraternity has been plunged into mourning with the death of the Zimbabwe Amateur Boxing Association (Zaba) technical director and veteran coach Petros Masiyambumbi.Masiyambumbi, who died this morning in Bulawayo had not been in …

Published: 06 May 2015 at 15:13hrs | 5 | by Thobekile Zhou

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 | 4837 | 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 | 6 | by Fatima Bulla

Vitali Klitschko pummels Chisora to retain his boxing title

Zimbabwean born Dereck Chisora produced the fight of his career but ultimately came up short against the World Boxing Champion Vitali Klitschko, losing on points after 12 rounds.Chisora was aiming to become the eighth Briton to hold a worl…

Published: 19 Feb 2012 at 06:32hrs | 259 | by Ndou Paul

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 | 35 | by Sapa

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 | 29 | 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 | 39 | by Ndou Paul

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 | 54 | 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 | 29 | by Byo24News

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