Welcome to the online space for African Ring. We are dedicated to creating a website where the world of South African boxing can be displayed in pictures. Jeff Ellis’s participation and commitment to the sport of boxing are well documented. In 2018 Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Boxing South Africa for his contribution to boxing. […]
Ron Jackson is one of South Africa’s most experienced and respected boxing historians with one of the biggest boxing collections in the world. His lifelong passion for boxing started as a young boy in 1948 with the rise of Johnny Ralph the South African heavyweight champion who many thought would be the next heavyweight champion […]
Up to 1973 interracial fights within South Africa were non-existent. However, Pierre Fourie’s steady climb to the top in the light heavyweight division inspired thoughts of a world title fight between him and Bob Foster, the world champion and an American black, in Johannesburg. At the time it was not uncommon for white South Africans […]
Bernie Taylor fought as a professional from 1958 to 1965 and won the South African bantamweight and featherweight titles in a 42-fight career, with three of his losses coming against the Steyn brothers; Stoffel twice and Andries once. His only other loss was against Irishman Freddie Gilroy on 5 December 1959 at the Kings Hall […]
Ricardo Malajika retains IBO junior bantamweight title In an all South African matchup and in an outstanding display of boxing skills Ricardo Malajika (51.94kg) retained his IBO junior bantamweight title for the second time when he stopped Yanga Sigqibo (51.75kg) in the eleventh round at Emperors Palace near Kempton Park on Friday night. The time […]
In an all-South African clash Ricardo Malajika 13-2; 9 makes the second defence of his IBO junior bantamweight title against Yanga Siqibo 18-2-1; 5 at Emperors Palace near Kempton Park on Friday night. Malajika, 25, won the vacant title on the 2nd of September 2023 when he out boxed and outthought Kevin Luis Munoz 16-1 […]
Most critics and fans who complain about boring bouts probably don’t know about the night a champion retained his title in a non-fight. The champion failed to beat the challenger and neither did they draw in a tournament that was held abroad because they were not allowed to fight in their own country. The result […]
There is nothing more exciting than attending a live fight or getting involved in an exciting boxing furry of the time, and having a physical souvenir to show for it. Even in instances where you were not there, or possibly even alive at the time, momentous events have occurred in boxing that will always triumph […]
Latest Additions
Boxing Video Archives
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Bruce Woodcock vs Johnny Ralph
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Kallie Knoetze vs Big John Tate
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Len Matthews vs Willie Towel
Our South African boxing page provides you with photographs of fighters from years gone. Relive the glory days of boxing and have high quality authentic photos in your possession today.
Feel free to contact us for more information about our website as well as the memorabilia we have.
African Ring hopes to inspire the next crop of talented fighters through the collection of memorabilia. Many boxers have started with nothing and used only their talent to rise to the top of the boxing world.
The collection of photos and autographs also adds an asset to your home which is eye-catching and appealing.
African Ring is delighted to provide you with the next centrepiece in your collectable display case.
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