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The Top Ranked Boxers of All-Time from South Africa
Notes: This is a list of the greatest fighters born in this country.
Where a fighter grew up or which country they represented internationally does not factor in to this list.
| Rnk | Athlete | Weight Class | Rookie Yr | Overall Rank |
| 1 | Brian Mitchell | Lightweight | 1981 | 342 |
| 2 | Gerrie Coetzee | Heavyweight | 1974 | 536 |
| 3 | Dingaan Thobela | Lightweight | 1986 | 551 |
| 4 | Pierre Fourie | Light Heavyweight | 1966 | 592 |
| 5 | Arnold Taylor | Lightweight | 1967 | 664 |
| 6 | Jacob Matlala | Flyweight | 1980 | 694 |
| 7 | Mbulelo Botile | Bantamweight | 1989 | 726 |
| 8 | Zolani Tete | Bantamweight | 2006 | 756 |
| 9 | Vic Toweel | Bantamweight | 1949 | 835 |
| 10 | Thabiso Mchunu | Cruiserweight | 2007 | 859 |
| 11 | Vuyani Bungu | Featherweight | 1987 | 942 |
| 12 | Nkosana Mgxaji | Lightweight | 1969 | 948 |
| 13 | Simpiwe Vetyeka | Featherweight | 2002 | 1004 |
| 14 | Harold Volbrecht | Welterweight | 1975 | 1006 |
| 15 | Silence Mabuza | Bantamweight | 1999 | 1049 |
| 16 | Cassius Baloyi | Lightweight | 1994 | 1063 |
| 17 | Thulani Malinga | Middleweight | 1981 | 1106 |
| 18 | Mzonke Fana | Lightweight | 1994 | 1158 |
| 19 | Gert Van Heerden | Light Heavyweight | 1956 | 1199 |
| 20 | Willie Toweel | Lightweight | 1953 | 1213 |
| 21 | Simon Skosana | Bantamweight | 1979 | 1223 |
| 22 | Isaac Hlatshwayo | Lightweight | 2000 | 1327 |
| 23 | Willie Ludick | Welterweight | 1962 | 1343 |
| 24 | Welcome Ncita | Flyweight | 1984 | 1351 |
| 25 | Norman Sekgapane | Lightweight | 1970 | 1357 |
| 26 | Laurie Stevens | Lightweight | 1932 | 1372 |
| 27 | Corrie Sanders | Heavyweight | 1989 | 1383 |
| 28 | Peter Mathebula | Flyweight | 1971 | 1442 |
| 29 | Phillip N'Dou | Lightweight | 1997 | 1485 |
| 30 | Moruti Mthalane | Flyweight | 2000 | 1509 |
| 31 | Mike Holt | Light Heavyweight | 1953 | 1574 |
| 32 | Piet Crous | Cruiserweight | 1977 | 1656 |
| 33 | Zolani Petelo | Strawweight | 1993 | 1665 |
| 34 | Vuyani Nene | Flyweight | 1984 | 1675 |
| 35 | Arthur Douglas | Featherweight | 1901 | 1779 |
| 36 | Mzukisi Sikali | Flyweight | 1990 | 1786 |
| 37 | Jake Tuli | Flyweight | 1950 | 1808 |
| 38 | Hekkie Budler | Flyweight | 2007 | 1847 |
| 39 | Philip Holiday | Lightweight | 1991 | 1900 |
| 40 | Simphiwe Nongqayi | Bantamweight | 2002 | 1901 |
| 41 | Nkosinathi Joyi | Strawweight | 2002 | 1903 |
| 42 | Thomas Oosthuizen | Middleweight | 2008 | 2030 |
| 43 | Malcolm Klassen | Lightweight | 1999 | 2220 |
| 44 | Thomas Mashaba | Featherweight | 1999 | 2236 |
| 45 | Jeffrey Mathebula | Featherweight | 2001 | 2324 |
| 46 | Jan Piet Bergman | Welterweight | 1990 | 2328 |
| 47 | Lehlohonolo Ledwaba | Featherweight | 1990 | 2359 |
| 48 | Lovemore N'dou | Lightweight | 1993 | 2395 |
| 49 | Jackie Gunguluza | Featherweight | 1986 | 2396 |
| 50 | Aladin Stevens | Lightweight | 1979 | 2450 |
| 51 | Takalani Ndlovu | Featherweight | 1999 | 2561 |
| 52 | Ali Funeka | Lightweight | 1995 | 2592 |
| 53 | Masibulele Makepula | Bantamweight | 1996 | 2619 |
| 54 | Kaizer Mabuza | Welterweight | 2000 | 2660 |
| 55 | Barney Malone | Lightweight | 1889 | 2756 |
| 56 | Welile Nkosinkulu | Bantamweight | 1977 | 2776 |
| 57 | Siboniso Gonya | Bantamweight | 2011 | 2927 |
| 58 | Andre Thysse | Middleweight | 1999 | 3202 |
| 59 | Frans Botha | Heavyweight | 1990 | 3457 |
| 60 | Gary Ballard | Middleweight | 1990 | 3458 |
| 61 | Lindi Memani | Strawweight | 1989 | 3501 |
| 62 | Mark Cameron | Middleweight | 1989 | 3503 |
| 63 | Jerry Ngobeni | Lightweight | 1986 | 3589 |
| 64 | Johnny Du Plooy | Heavyweight | 1985 | 3630 |
| 65 | Kosie Smith | Light Heavyweight | 1968 | 3900 |
| 66 | George Hunter | Light Heavyweight | 1948 | 3943 |
| 67 | David Carstens | Light Heavyweight | 1932 | 3959 |
| 68 | William Smith | Bantamweight | 1924 | 3981 |
| 69 | Clarence Walker | Bantamweight | 1920 | 3984 |
| 70 | Spider Kelly II | Featherweight | 1953 | 4062 |
| 71 | Andries Steyn | Lightweight | 1964 | 4069 |
| 72 | Mickey McKay | Bantamweight | 1945 | 4103 |
| 73 | Pierre Coetzer | Heavyweight | 1983 | 4317 |
| 74 | Derrick Whiteboy | Bantamweight | 1986 | 4332 |
| 75 | Daniel Bekker | Heavyweight | 1956 | 4384 |
| 76 | Kallie Knoetze | Heavyweight | 1976 | 4403 |
| 77 | Jimmy Elliott | Middleweight | 1952 | 4420 |
| 78 | Monelisi Myekeni | Flyweight | 1997 | 4621 |
| 79 | Gerald Dreyer | Lightweight | 1948 | 4636 |
| 80 | Dennis Adams | Flyweight | 1954 | 4877 |
| 81 | Theunis van Schalkwyk | Middleweight | 1950 | 4885 |
| 82 | Dennis Shepherd | Featherweight | 1948 | 4888 |
| 83 | Zolile Mbityi | Flyweight | 1989 | 5010 |
| 84 | Johnny van Rensburg | Welterweight | 1932 | 5042 |
| 85 | Chris van Heerden | Welterweight | 2006 | 5046 |
| 86 | Bashew Sibaca | Featherweight | 1968 | 5134 |
| 87 | Jim Holloway | Lightweight | 1889 | 5179 |
| 88 | Gert Steyn | Welterweight | 1970 | 5182 |
| 89 | Eddie Peirce | Light Heavyweight | 1932 | 5212 |
| 90 | Morris Mohloai | Welterweight | 1971 | 5248 |
| 91 | Charlie Weir | Middleweight | 1977 | 5303 |
| 92 | Mxhosana Jongilanga | Featherweight | 1982 | 5316 |
| 93 | William Meyers | Featherweight | 1960 | 6161 |
| 94 | Henry Loubscher | Welterweight | 1956 | 6172 |
| 95 | Andries Nieman | Heavyweight | 1952 | 6180 |
| 96 | Leonard Leisching | Featherweight | 1952 | 6192 |
| 97 | John Arthur | Heavyweight | 1948 | 6198 |
| 98 | Ernest Peirce | Middleweight | 1932 | 6217 |
| 99 | Harry Isaacs | Bantamweight | 1928 | 6226 |
| 100 | Gregory Clark | Middleweight | 1979 | 6345 |
| 101 | Jaji Sibali | Flyweight | 1986 | 6410 |
| 102 | Alby Tissong | Featherweight | 1948 | 6447 |
| 103 | Zweni Ngcongolo | Featherweight | 1981 | 6459 |
| 104 | Yankee Schwartz | Bantamweight | 1905 | 6508 |
| 105 | Anthony Morodi | Lightweight | 1964 | 6517 |
| 106 | Chris Dlamini | Flyweight | 1968 | 6519 |
| 107 | Giovanni Pretorius | Middleweight | 1992 | 6545 |
| 108 | Gideon Buthelezi | Bantamweight | 2006 | 6696 |
| 109 | Vusi Malinga | Bantamweight | 2000 | 6745 |
| 110 | Robbie Williams | Heavyweight | 1977 | 6838 |
| 111 | Bill Greaves | Lightweight | 1892 | 6860 |
| 112 | Peter Malinga | Welterweight | 1991 | 6904 |
| 113 | Elijah Mokone | Featherweight | 1951 | 6913 |
| 114 | Azinga Fuzile | Lightweight | 2014 | 6932 |
| 115 | Jan Kies | Middleweight | 1969 | 6946 |
| 116 | Kevin Lerena | Cruiserweight | 2011 | 6963 |
| 117 | Fransie Badenhorst | Featherweight | 1982 | 6969 |
| 118 | Arthur Mayisela | Welterweight | 1980 | 6974 |
| 119 | Thabo Sonjica | Featherweight | 2007 | 7005 |
| 120 | Mike Schutte | Heavyweight | 1971 | 7030 |
| 121 | Joe N'Gidi | Welterweight | 1954 | 7033 |
| 122 | Nika Khumalo | Welterweight | 1982 | 7043 |
| 123 | Ben Foord | Heavyweight | 1932 | 7088 |
| 124 | Willie Smith II | Featherweight | 1925 | 7089 |
| 125 | Blakeney Matthews | Lightweight | 1968 | 7102 |
| 126 | Muvhuso Nedzanani | Flyweight | 2000 | 7106 |
| 127 | Bushy Bester | Middleweight | 1977 | 7111 |
| 128 | Steve Khotle | Flyweight | 1963 | 7207 |
| 129 | Sarel Aucamp | Light Heavyweight | 1968 | 7217 |
| 130 | Maxwell Malinga | Welterweight | 1968 | 7272 |
| 131 | Sivenathi Nontshinga | Flyweight | 2017 | 7289 |
| 132 | Barney Kieswetter | Welterweight | 1929 | 7307 |
| 133 | Daniel Ward | Flyweight | 1986 | 7368 |
| 134 | Tsiko Mulovhedzi | Welterweight | 2005 | 7406 |
| 135 | George Rodel | Heavyweight | 1911 | 7479 |
| 136 | Tshifhiwa Munyai | Bantamweight | 2003 | 7497 |
| 137 | Stoffel Steyn | Welterweight | 1961 | 7527 |
| 138 | Sakkie Horn | Light Heavyweight | 1982 | 7662 |
| 139 | Enoch Nhlapo | Welterweight | 1953 | 7666 |
| 140 | Thomas Sithebe | Featherweight | 1973 | 7673 |
| 141 | Mveleli Luzipho | Flyweight | 1981 | 7683 |
| 142 | Jack Connors | Bantamweight | 1900 | 7711 |
| 143 | Elijah Makathini | Middleweight | 1971 | 7778 |
| 144 | Jimmy Richards | Heavyweight | 1969 | 7822 |
| 145 | Tulani Mbenge | Welterweight | 2015 | 7866 |
| 146 | Philip Lekwete | Bantamweight | 1951 | 7878 |
| 147 | Siza Makathini | Cruiserweight | 1985 | 7966 |
| 148 | Luvuyo Kakaza | Welterweight | 1986 | 8022 |
| 149 | Mzukisi Marali | Flyweight | 1993 | 8042 |
| 150 | Morgan Ndumo | Strawweight | 1990 | 8043 |
| 151 | Patrick Toweel | Welterweight | 1964 | 8050 |
| 152 | Anthony Sithole | Flyweight | 1965 | 8084 |
| 153 | John Mthimkulu | Flyweight | 1954 | 8087 |
| 154 | Paul Oulden | Strawweight | 1991 | 8105 |
| 155 | Evans Gwiji | Lightweight | 1974 | 8126 |
| 156 | Abram Gumede | Lightweight | 1987 | 8132 |
| 157 | Rolly Xipu | Lightweight | 1972 | 8163 |
| 158 | Simpiwe Konkco | Strawweight | 2007 | 8202 |
| 159 | Tsietsi Maretloane | Lightweight | 1973 | 8203 |
| 160 | Joe Miya | Flyweight | 1979 | 8205 |
| 161 | Mackeed Mofokeng | Welterweight | 1957 | 8211 |
| 162 | Mzwandile Biyana | Welterweight | 1978 | 8237 |
| 163 | Naas Scheepers | Lightweight | 1991 | 8257 |
| 164 | Johnannes Sithebe | Flyweight | 1966 | 8259 |
| 165 | Danny Myburgh | Lightweight | 1987 | 8261 |
| 166 | Levi Madi | Featherweight | 1955 | 8272 |
| 167 | Bruce McIntyre | Middleweight | 1978 | 8279 |
| 168 | Patrick Mboma | Featherweight | 1980 | 8301 |
| 169 | Chris Whiteboy | Lightweight | 1979 | 8371 |
| 170 | Lerato Dlamini | Featherweight | 2015 | 8419 |
| 171 | Doug Lumley | Middleweight | 1975 | 8420 |
| 172 | Phumzile Madikane | Welterweight | 1984 | 8446 |
| 173 | Mlungisi Dlamini | Lightweight | 2000 | 8453 |
| 174 | Simphiwe Khonco | Strawweight | 2007 | 8465 |
| 175 | Jerry Mbitse | Featherweight | 1980 | 8495 |
| 176 | Mpush Makambi | Middleweight | 1984 | 8510 |
| 177 | Fanie van Staden | Welterweight | 1978 | 8527 |
| 178 | Sidima Qhina | Lightweight | 1982 | 8535 |
| 179 | Sipho Taliwe | Lightweight | 2004 | 8546 |
| 180 | Samuel Malinga | Welterweight | 1999 | 8615 |
| 181 | Victor Sonaba | Flyweight | 1983 | 8616 |
| 182 | DeeJay Kriel | Flyweight | 2014 | 8687 |
| 183 | Xolisani Ndongeni | Lightweight | 2010 | 8690 |
| 184 | Gaybon Yekiso | Featherweight | 1977 | 8724 |
| 185 | Lusanda Komanisi | Featherweight | 2007 | 8769 |
| 186 | Phumelele Cafu | Bantamweight | 2018 | 8801 |
| 187 | Danie Venter | Cruiserweight | 2003 | 8807 |
| 188 | November Ntshingila | Featherweight | 1988 | 8822 |
| 189 | Aaron Kabi | Welterweight | 1984 | 8824 |
| 190 | Mthobeli Mhlophe | Lightweight | 1986 | 8839 |
| 191 | Freddie Masemola | Flyweight | 1977 | 8854 |
| 192 | Simon Moema | Flyweight | 1975 | 8867 |
| 193 | Lwandile Sityatha | Bantamweight | 2007 | 8879 |
| 194 | Simon Ramoni | Bantamweight | 1993 | 8881 |
| 195 | David Potsane | Lightweight | 1984 | 8882 |
| 196 | Thamsanqa Sogcwe | Flyweight | 1979 | 8896 |
| 197 | Ludumo Lamati | Featherweight | 2014 | 8906 |
| 198 | Nkqubela Gwazela | Flyweight | 1999 | 8911 |
| 199 | Jacob Mofokeng | Cruiserweight | 1988 | 8938 |
| 200 | William Gare | Middleweight | 1994 | 8942 |
| 201 | Lawrence Ngobeni | Welterweight | 1992 | 8944 |
| 202 | Patrick Quka | Bantamweight | 1990 | 8952 |
| 203 | Stanford Ngcebeshe | Featherweight | 1983 | 8977 |
| 204 | Macbute Sinyabi | Featherweight | 2006 | 8985 |
| 205 | Bongani Mahlangu | Featherweight | 2006 | 9018 |
| 206 | Roarke Knapp | Middleweight | 2016 | 9022 |
| 207 | Wele Maqolo | Strawweight | 1986 | 9039 |
| 208 | Zukisani Kwayiba | Strawweight | 2004 | 9050 |
| 209 | Stephanus Carr | Welterweight | 1998 | 9079 |
| 210 | Samson Mahlangu | Strawweight | 1987 | 9089 |
| 211 | Sakhumzi Magxwalisa | Bantamweight | 1994 | 9092 |
| 212 | Lunga Ntontela | Bantamweight | 1998 | 9106 |
| 213 | Makazole Tete | Flyweight | 2004 | 9118 |
| 214 | Nqaba Govuza | Flyweight | 1984 | 9119 |
| 215 | Bongani Silila | Flyweight | 2008 | 9130 |
| 216 | Zolani Marali | Featherweight | 2001 | 9135 |
| 217 | Athenkosi Dumezweni | Bantamweight | 2012 | 9138 |
| 218 | Ricardo Malajika | Bantamweight | 2018 | 9144 |
| 219 | Khulile Makeba | Strawweight | 1996 | 9146 |
| 220 | Jackson Chauke | Flyweight | 2008 | 9160 |
| 221 | Ronald Malindi | Bantamweight | 2013 | 9166 |
| 222 | Tshepo Lefele | Strawweight | 2000 | 9199 |
| 223 | Oupa Lubisi | Featherweight | 1997 | 9203 |
| 224 | Sithembile Kibiti | Strawweight | 1997 | 9204 |
| 225 | Mfundo Gwayana | Flyweight | 1999 | 9216 |
| 226 | Siphamandla Baleni | Strawweight | 2011 | 9241 |
| 227 | Siyakholwa Kuse | Strawweight | 2018 | 9248 |
| 228 | Yanga Sigqibo | Bantamweight | 2013 | 9254 |
| 229 | Ayanda Ndulani | Strawweight | 2015 | 9264 |
| 230 | Luyanda Ntwanambi | Flyweight | 2017 | 9274 |
| 231 | Nhlanhla Tyirha | Flyweight | 2018 | 9279 |
| 232 | Bangile Nyangani | Strawweight | 2016 | 9285 |
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