Siphesihle Mntungwa, who was the opponent of Simiso Buthelezi in an ill-fated bout, has spoken out about the tragic death of the boxer.

Here we take a look at South Africa’s four heavyweight world champions from the world of boxing.

Condolences have poured in from far and wide after lightweight boxer Simiso Buthelezi tragically died after suspected bleeding on the brain.

Lightweight boxer Simiso Buthelezi, who shockingly lost his bearings after a bout on Sunday, has tragically died.

Footage has shown lightweight boxer Simiso Buthelezi shockingly losing his bearings after a bout on Sunday.

Lightweight boxer Simiso Buthelezi, who shockingly lost his bearings after a bout on Sunday, is said to have suffered a bleed on the brain.

Dricus du Plessis has seen his decision to hang around and wait for a fight in the UFC pay off in a big way as he gets on the UFC 276 card.

Here we take a look at South Africa’s four heavyweight world champions from the world of boxing.

Dricus du Plessis has seen his decision to hang around and wait for a fight in the UFC pay off in a big way as he gets on the UFC 276 card.

Jake Paul has doubled down on his challenge to former UFC champion Michael Bisping in an explosive F-bomb laden rant.

Floyd Mayweather danced and showboated his way through an exhibition bout against former sparring partner “Dangerous” Don Moore in Abu Dhabi.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson will not face criminal charges over repeatedly punching a fellow plane passenger.

Manny Pacquiao quit the sport that lifted him out of poverty to fight for the Philippines presidency, but failed to hit the mark with voters.

Unbeaten Dmitry Bivol retained his WBA light-heavyweight world title with a unanimous points decision over Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

Tyson Fury stopped British rival Dillian Whyte in the sixth round to retain his WBC heavyweight crown at a packed Wembley stadium.

Mike Tyson was at the centre of a disruption on a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Florida on Thursday.

Mike Tyson repeatedly punched a fellow passenger on a plane after becoming irritated by the man’s attempts to talk to him.

Former world champion boxer Amir Khan has revealed he was robbed of his watch at gunpoint in London on Monday.

Unbeaten former world champion Floyd Mayweather is set to make a shock return to the boxing ring next month.

Kelvin Gastelum will not fight at UFC 273 because of an undisclosed injury, leaving South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis without a fight.