African Ring
Books in Johannesburg

He has acquired a formidable background regarding boxing through years of commitment, participation and passion for this sometimes brutal yet gratifying sport. Having participated at all levels of the sport (as a boxer, trainer, publisher, matchmaker, promoter, official and International Fight Commissioner) his wealth of experience has certainly complimented the formation of African Ring. 1959 was the year Jeff had his first ring experience, winning a decision and along with it a small trophy: his then prized possession. Today his collection of boxing photographs, which runs well into the thousands, is his prized possession. Ali Bacher interview with Brian Mitchell tells the story as it should be told. Brian Mitchell's is recognized as one of the greats of World Boxing. Botha is best known for triumphing against Axel Schulz the IBF World Heavyweight Championship title in Germany back in 1995, a title which he was later deprived of enjoying after testing positive for steroids. Muhammad Ali was one of the greatest boxing legends in the world. He had a fighting technique that was unique and with one punch it was over. Muhammad Ali perused professional boxing at an early age and he loved it so much that he built a career out of it. Joe Rosella, who won the South African welterweight title in February 1921 and scored only six victories in his 18 fights as a professional, was better known as a trainer of fighters and for his body building gyms rather than being a boxer. Possibly one of the best small-hall promoters in the long history of South African boxing is Jeff Ellis, who has done it all. No fewer than 4 erstwhile amateur champions are on the Show Stoppers undercard, an afternoon family day out with the eagerly awaited debut of the highly-touted Ricky Tshabalala. Randy Turpin with trainer Frank Alger (L) and manager George Middleton (R) front and back.