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26 years since Dingaan ‘The Rose’ Thobela’s dramatic WBC win

Sowetan · 01 September 2026 at 11:24

26 years since Dingaan ‘The Rose’ Thobela’s dramatic WBC win

Family and fans recall a night of joy and national pride after historic victory

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