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South African Boxers

Ricardo Malajika and Siyakholwa Kuse currently hold world titles for South Africa.

Last Updated: October 2026

Rankings by Division

Divisions with at least three current boxers from South Africa and a champion or Top 10 contender.

Champions

World champions representing South Africa

Ricardo Malajika

WBCSuper Flyweight
Champion

Siyakholwa Kuse

WBCMinimumweight
Champion

Top 10 Contenders

Top 10 ranked boxers from South Africa

Total Ranked

20 boxers from South Africa are currently ranked as champions or contenders in the latest WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and RING world rankings. This list shows 11 additional fighters beyond the champions and Top 10 contenders highlighted above.

Ranked boxers over time

Number of boxers and champions representing South Africa.

Coverage note: Some months include fewer than all five organizations because their ratings were not yet published or not available. A lower total in those months may reflect incomplete coverage rather than a real drop in ranked boxers or champions.

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  • Ranked boxers
  • Champions
Historical ranked boxer counts for South Africa
PeriodRanked boxersChampions
October 20262/5 Partial coverage202
September 2026211
August 2026221
July 2026241
June 2026251
May 2026281
April 2026291
March 2026301
February 2026311
January 20264/5 Partial coverage110
December 2025341
November 20254/5 Partial coverage120
October 2025291
September 2025291
August 2025311
July 2025291
June 20254/5 Partial coverage252
May 2025272
April 2025302
March 2025302
February 2025302
January 2025272
December 2024272
November 20243/5 Partial coverage90