South Africa

This page brings together champions and ranked contenders from South Africa across the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO. Use it as a snapshot of how fighters from this nation appear in the latest official world rankings.

Last Updated: June 2026

Champion

World champions representing South Africa

Siyakholwa Kuse

WBC Minimumweight

🏆Champion

Top 10 Contenders

Top 10 ranked boxers from South Africa

Rank	Fighter	Organization	Weight Class
#2	Ricardo Malajika	WBC	Super Flyweight
#3	Kevin Lerena	WBC	Bridgerweight
#5	Sikho Nqothole	IBF	Super Flyweight
#5	Sivenathi Nontshinga	IBF	Light Flyweight
#7	Siseko Teyisi	IBF	Light Flyweight
#9	Fillemon Nghutenanye	WBO	Flyweight
#9, #10	Nhlanhla Tyirha	WBC IBF	Minimumweight

Total Ranked

27 boxers from South Africa are currently ranked as champions or contenders in the latest WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO world rankings. This list shows 19 additional fighters beyond the champions and Top 10 contenders highlighted above.