South African boxing legend, Dingaan Thobela, in the sparring ring. (George Mashinini/Media24)
Clinton van der Berg, one of South Africa's most respected boxing gurus, recounts the career of Dingaan Thobela, who died on Monday aged just 57.
Dingaan Thobela, regarded by boxing aficionados as the most naturally talented fighter produced by South Africa, died on Monday aged 57.
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