Dingaan Thobela
2024 - 4 - 29SA Mourns: Boxing Icon Dingaan Thobela Passes Away at 57
Dingaan Thobela dies Boxing champion - Dingaan Thobela - SA sports - South African boxing - Dingaan Thobela diesLegendary former boxing champion Dingaan Thobela, known as the 'Rose of Soweto,' has passed away at the age of 57. South Africa mourns the loss of a sporting legend.
Former boxing champion and South African icon, Dingaan Thobela, known as the 'Rose of Soweto,' has tragically passed away at the age of 57 in Johannesburg. Thobela was a three-time world boxing champion, holding titles in two weight divisions, including the prestigious WBC super-middleweight belt. His victories and charismatic personality made him a beloved figure in the world of boxing and South African sports. Thobela's legacy will forever be remembered as an inspiration to aspiring boxers and fans alike.
Throughout his career, Thobela achieved remarkable success, securing world titles in the WBO and WBA lightweight divisions. His fighting spirit and determination inside the ring captivated audiences worldwide, earning him a place among boxing greats. Thobela's contributions to the sport of boxing have left an indelible mark on the industry and inspired a generation of athletes.
The news of Thobela's passing has deeply saddened the boxing community and fans across South Africa. Known for his incredible skill and sportsmanship, Thobela's impact on the sport transcended borders and united people through his remarkable talent. His legacy will continue to resonate in the hearts of those who admired and respected his dedication to the craft.
As the nation mourns the loss of a true legend, Dingaan Thobela's memory and accomplishments will forever be etched in the annals of boxing history. His remarkable career and infectious charisma will continue to inspire generations of athletes to strive for greatness and uphold the values of sportsmanship and perseverance.
Dingaan Thobela's passing marks the end of an era in South African boxing, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished and celebrated. His remarkable achievements and impact on the sport serve as a testament to his unparalleled talent and dedication to his craft. Thobela's memory will live on in the hearts of fans and fellow athletes, ensuring that his legacy as one of South Africa's boxing greats endures for generations to come.
Dingaan Thobela dies aged 57 (eNCA)
Thobela held three world titles in two weight divisions. He held the WBO and WBA lightweight belts, and also the most prestigious WBC super-middleweight belt.
Ex-boxing champ Thobela, 57, passes on (SowetanLIVE)
Former world champion and darling of SA sport Dingaan "Rose of Soweto" Thobela has been found dead at his Joburg flat after battling illness.
SA boxing great Dingaan Thobela dies aged 57 (TimesLIVE)
Former world champion and darling of SA sport Dingaan "Rose of Soweto" Thobela has been found dead at his Joburg flat after battling illness.
Former SA boxing champion Dingaan Thobela dies - SABC News ... (SABC News)
Former three-time world boxing champion, Dingaan Thobela, has died after battling illness.
'The Rose of Soweto' Dingaan Thobela dies at the age of 57 (Independent Online)
Former world champion and South African boxing icon Dingaan Thobela has reportedly died after illness at the age of 57.
Former boxing champion Dingaan Thobela passes away, aged 57 (Citizen)
Former world champion boxer Dingaan Thobela, known as "The Rose of Soweto" has died in Johannesburg, aged 57.
JUST IN: Legendary boxer Dingaan Thobela dies (SNL24)
LEGENDARY boxing champion, Dingaan Thobela has died. Dingaan, who was popularly known as the Rose of Soweto, died at his home in Joburg on Monday, 29 April.
Boxing legend Dingaan Thobela dies (Johannesburg Sunday World)
Born in Chiawelo, he became a household name in the 1990s when he defeated Mexican Mauricio Aceves to win the WBO lightweight crown in Brownsville, Texas, in ...
Former SA boxing champ Dingaan 'Rose of Soweto' Thobela dies (News24)
Legendary South African boxer Dingaan Thobela, known to his fans as the 'Rose of Soweto', has died aged 57.
Former boxing champion, Dingaan Thobela has passed away at the ... (Gagasi FM)
South African boxer Dingaan Thobela has sadly passed away at the age of 57. Thobela was found dead at his home in Mayfair, Johannesburg after battling ...
Minister Zizi Kodwa on passing of South African boxing legend ... (South African Government)
In a professional career which spanned from 1986 until 2006, Thobela was a multiple world boxing champion, having won the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and ...
Former world boxing champion Dingaan Thobela dies (George Herald)
According to media reports, Thobela's childhood friend Eddie Mutungutungu said the former boxing world champion was found dead at his Mayfair, Joburg, flat ...
Dingaan Thobela "a champion fighter who captured the hearts of the ... (South African Government News Agency)
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has paid tribute to the late South African boxing legend Dingaan Thobela, describing him as one of the ...
Paying tribute to boxing legend Dingaan "Rose of Soweto" Thobela (Polity.org)
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of the legendary Dingaan "Rose of Soweto" Thobela. As the DA, we extend our deepest condolences to his ...
South African boxer Dingaan Thobela, 'The Rose of Soweto,' dies ... (WTOP)
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African boxer Dingaan Thobela, a two-weight world champion known as “The Rose of Soweto,” has died, the ministry of sports said ...
South African boxer Dingaan Thobela, 'The Rose of Soweto,' dies ... (The Associated Press)
South African boxer Dingaan Thobela, a two-weight world champion known as “The Rose of Soweto,” has died. He was 57.
RIP 'The Rose of Soweto' | Dingaan Thobela was an SA boxing icon (News24)
The country has been plunged into mourning following the news that the now retired boxer died on Monday evening after battling illness.
South African boxer Dingaan Thobela, 'The Rose of Soweto,' dies ... (Africanews English)
Thobela, known as "The Rose of Soweto" where he grew up, died in his Johannesburg apartment after battling an undisclosed illness.
South African boxer Dingaan Thobela, 'The Rose of Soweto,' dies ... (ESPN)
South African boxer Dingaan Thobela, a two-weight world champion known as "The Rose of Soweto," has died at age 57.
Media Statement: Committee on Sports Sends Condolences on ... (Parliament of South Africa)
Parliament, Tuesday, 30 April 2024 – The Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture has noted with sadness the passing of Mr Dingaan Thobela, ...
Boxing community devastated by loss of Thobela (SowetanLIVE)
The fight fraternity has reacted with shock to the news that South African boxing legend Dingaan “The Rose of Soweto” Thobela has died.
Paying tribute to boxing legend Dingaan "Rose of Soweto" Thobela (Democratic Alliance)
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of the legendary Dingaan “Rose of Soweto” Thobela. As the DA, we extend our deepest condolences to his ...
South African boxer Dingaan Thobela, 'The Rose of Soweto,' dies ... (The Washington Post)
Thobela won the WBO lightweight title in 1990 and the WBA lightweight title in 1993, when he beat American Tony Lopez in a rematch. He moved up to super- ...
South African boxing fraternity pays tribute to 'humble' former ... (Daily Maverick)
Regarded as one of the most naturally talented boxers of his time, South African boxing legend Dingaan Thobela lost his final fight to illness on Monday.
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