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South African boxer who went viral after ‘fighting an invisible opponent’ dies

South African boxer, Simiso Buthelezi, has been confirmed dead after a video of pouching thin air hit the internet.

Buthelezi who went viral after fighting an invisible opponent during his bout against Siphesihle Mntungwa for the vacant World Boxing Federation African Light Title on June 5, 2022, couldn’t make it after being rushed to the hospital.

In a joint statement issued by Boxing South Africa and his family, the boxer is said to have suffered a brain injury that resulted in internal bleeding before his death on June 7, 2022, at a Durban hospital.

“Towards the end of his bout, Mr. Buthelezi collapsed and was taken to hospital and it was discovered at the hospital that he suffered a brain injury which resulted in internal bleeding,” the statement said.

“At the hospital, Mr. Buthelezi was given the best care possible but he however succumbed to the injury last night as aforesaid.

“The Buthelezi family and Boxing South Africa acknowledge warm words of condolences of the Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture,” the statement reads.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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