Golden Memories
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Pierre Coetzer TKO 2 Johnny du Plooy – 4 August 1990
South African heavyweight boxing’s most heated rivalry finally came to a head when Pierre Coetzer stepped into the ring at…
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Elijah Makhatini KO 8 Charlie Weir – 30 April 1979
Victory was considered a mere formality for Charlie Weir when he stepped into the ring at the New Kingsmead Soccer…
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Charlie Weir KO 1 Bushy Bester – 29 August 1977
It is only fitting that we begin the trip down memory lane with this fight, which took place on the…
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Harold Volbrecht vs Arthur Mayisela controversial bout… 14 June 1986
In a sensational bout between welterweight champion Harold Volbrecht vs Arthur Mayisela an accidental clash of the heads in the…
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Vuyani Bungu vs Kennedy McKinney
Vuyani Bungu vs Kennedy McKinney 20 August 1994. No one world-wide gave Vuyani Bungu a chance of lifting the title…
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Golden Gloves – 37 years ago – 14 March 1983
As we take a look back – Pierre Coetzer was having his 2nd bout. Brian Baronet at 18-0-0 had his…
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Johnny du Plooy vs Mike Weaver – ‘The Rematch’
30 April 1988 Sun City Super Bowl. Johnny du Plooy stops former World Heavyweight Champion Mike Weaver in the 2nd…
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Today marks a special day for Golden Gloves.
40 years ago today Golden Gloves (Square Ring Promotions) in association with Bob Arum Enterprises and Southern Sun Hotels, staged…
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Brian Mitchell wins WBA world title on this day 35 years ago!!
Brian Mitchell ‘The Road Warrior’ went on to achieve greatness and today is the only South African boxer in. The…
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This Day In Golden Gloves History 29 August 1977
Monday 29, August 1977 Wembley Ice Rink, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Promoter – New Springbok Boxing Enterprises & ninjacasino.com/ee Charlie…
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