South African former world boxing champion Thobela dies
Former world boxing champion Dingaan Thobela was found dead in Johannesburg on Monday aged 57 after suffering ill health, a family member told AFP.
South African boxing legend Dingaan Thobela has died at the age of 57 after a battle with illness.
At the height of his success in the early 90s, The Rose of Soweto held world titles in two weight classes. Thobela claimed 40 wins from 56 fights, 26 of which were knockouts.… pic.twitter.com/FeeDdRgCUJ
"When mobile phone calls to him went unanswered, we came to his flat, gained entry and discovered he had died," said a spokesperson, who requested anonymity
Saddened to hear of the passing of Dingaan “The Rose of Soweto” Thobela. A true champion who put South Africa on the map.
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