Between 1970 and 2010, Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape produced 22 boxing world champions and 50 national champions.
In this episode, STIAS Fellow Njabulo Ndebele talks about his fascination with boxing, his experience of Mdantsane and his encounters with three champions: Nkosana ‘Happy Boy’ Mgxaji, Vuyani ‘The Beast’ Bungu and Nkosinathi ‘Mabhere’ Joyi.
His new book, Boxers Die Alone, tells Mdantsane's story through the lives of these champions, guiding readers through the area's history and its deep-rooted boxing tradition.
