One Last Chance - Too Many
The prolonged stay of Evander Hollyfield, the return of Tommy Hearns and a whole lot of other boxers including our own has once again reared the heads of anti-boxing extremists, both medical and moral about the dangers of the game. Identifying boxing as a sport is like deciding whether a tomato is fruit or vegetable. But two things that are certain are that it has a high quality of entertainment, which is why you always go back to watch it whether you want it banned or not, and that the health and welfare of the contestants is at risk.
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My Title, My Pride!
The practice of giving championship belts to tilte holders in South Africa dates back to many years ago. This championship system is intended to reward pugilist who, by satisfying rigid criteria, can justify a claim as the true and only South African Champion in a given weight division.
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First coloured boxer to win a British title |
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Andrew Jeptha has a unique place in boxing history. The South African became the first coloured boxer to win a British professional title when he knocked out Englishman Curly Watson in the fourth round on March 25, 1907. |
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Andrew Jeptha |
