Theo Mthembu

Theo Mthembu (27 February 1927 – 1 March 2007) was a South African professional boxer and renowned boxing trainer. Mthembu is known to have produced boxers such as Anthony "Blue Jaguar" Morodi, Levy " Golden Boy" Madi, and world renowned Jacob "Baby Jake" Matlala. [1]

Awards

Mthembu has received numerous awards for his contribution to boxing in South Africa. Some of his awards include:

  • Jack Cheetham Memorial award - for contributing in sport
  • President Award in Silver - awarded by former President Nelson Mandela
  • Life Time Achievement Award - by Boxing South Africa
  • King Kong Meritorious Award
  • Special Recognition for Achievement - by the Gauteng Government
  • Order of Ikhamanga in Silver - for contributing in boxing
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References
  1. "Boxing world bids hero's farewell to Mthembu | IOL Sport". Retrieved 2017-10-16.
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