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: February 2026
Top 10 Contenders
Top 10 ranked boxers from South Africa
Total Ranked
32 boxers from South Africa are currently ranked as champions or contenders in the latest WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO world rankings. This list shows 21 additional fighters beyond the champions and Top 10 contenders highlighted above.
- Shervantaigh Koopman – Super Welterweight
- Keaton Gomes – Bridgerweight
- Tulani Mbenge – Welterweight
- Thabiso McHunu – Cruiserweight
- Jackson Chauke – Flyweight
- Akani Phuzi – Bridgerweight
- Phikelani Khumalo – Middleweight
- Roarke Knapp – Super Welterweight
- Brandon Thysse – Super Welterweight
- Asanda Gingqi – Super Featherweight
- Lindelani Sibisi – Featherweight
- Khaya Mlata – Super Bantamweight
- Mxolisi Zuma – Super Bantamweight
- Charlton Malajika – Bantamweight
- Yanga Sigqibo – Super Flyweight
- Nkosingiphile Sibisi – Flyweight
- Fillemon Nghutenanye – Flyweight
- Siseko Teyisi – Light Flyweight
- Thinumzi Gqola – Minimumweight
- Mthokozisi Ngxaka – Minimumweight
- Nhlakanipho Kunene – Minimumweight