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Sponsorships 

We believe the values that drive success in the ring are the same values that drive success in business  preparation, discipline, and the courage to back yourself when it matters most. That's why we choose to invest directly in South African boxing talent, not as a sponsorship exercise, but as a genuine extension of how we work with our own people and clients every day.

 

Together We Make It Happen

Together We Make It Happen

We are proud to support South African boxing professionals at different stages of their careers.

Boxing demands preparation, focus, accountability and the support of a strong team. These qualities reflect how we approach our own relationships: working alongside people, supporting their ambitions and recognising the effort required to achieve meaningful results.

Our partnerships bring together established champions, emerging professionals and respected figures who continue to contribute to South African boxing.

3Professional boxers supported
1Hall of Fame ambassador
45–1–3Ambassador's career record
Meet Our Boxing Partners

Meet Our Boxing Partners

Ricardo Malajika

Ricardo "Magic Man" Malajika

Two-weight IBO World Champion

Ricardo is one of South Africa's leading professional boxers, having achieved world-title success in both the flyweight and super flyweight divisions.

His focus, technical ability and ambition continue to drive his professional career. We are proud to support Ricardo as he pursues new opportunities and continues to represent South African boxing on the world stage.

Charlton Malajika

Charlton "Baby Pain" Malajika

WBA Pan African Title Winner & IBO Youth Bantamweight Champion

Charlton is an emerging force in South African boxing, having secured both the WBA Pan African and IBO Youth Bantamweight titles.

His progress reflects the preparation, determination and consistent effort required to build a professional career. We are proud to support Charlton as he pursues further championship opportunities and continues to establish his place in the sport.

Ethan Peters

Ethan "The Villain" Peters

Professional Heavyweight

Ethan is an emerging South African heavyweight building experience and momentum in the early stages of his professional career.

His willingness to learn, prepare and take on new challenges reflects the determination needed to progress in boxing. We are proud to stand behind Ethan as he works towards future milestones.

Meet Our Brand Ambassador

Meet Our Brand Ambassador

Brian Mitchell

Brian Mitchell

International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee · Former WBA & IBF World Junior Lightweight Champion

Brian Mitchell is one of South Africa's most accomplished boxing champions. During his WBA world title reign from 1986 to 1991, he completed 12 consecutive successful defences—all outside South Africa—setting a world record in the junior lightweight division. He later defeated Tony Lopez to win the IBF World Junior Lightweight title.

Brian retired with a professional record of 45 wins, one loss and three draws. Having avenged his only defeat and each of his draws, he ended his career having defeated every opponent he faced.

In 2009, he became the first South African boxer to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, confirming his place among the most respected figures in international boxing.

As our Brand Ambassador, Brian brings exceptional experience, credibility and a lasting connection to South African boxing. We are honoured to have a sporting figure of his calibre representing our brand.

45–1–3Career record
1986–91WBA title reign
12Consecutive defences
2009Hall of Fame induction

Championing diversity and inclusion

For our business to thrive, we need our people to thrive. At HLB, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive environment through all layers of the organisation boosts innovation and employee engagement. We aim to provide the best opportunities for our people and attract and retain top talent, to ultimately service our clients better. We champion diversity and inclusion by:

  • Engaging in diversity and inclusion related conversations
  • Being an advocate for workplace flexibility
  • Facilitating talent mobility programs for our members
  • Promoting leadership behaviour that fosters workplace diversity and inclusion

Bill Bradshaw

Global Diversity and Inclusion Leader

Bill leads the network’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives and oversees its strategy and objectives. Bill is no stranger to the professional services industry. He began his career with EY on the client service delivery side, working in both the audit and tax functions. He quickly found his niche in the Human Capital market and has never looked back. Bill has worked across multiple dimensions of diversity, collaborating with leaders at all levels, and has worked on many large scale projects. He is a sought after thought leader in the D&I space and was named to the 2019 NJ Out 100 Power List for his work in leading LGBTQ workplace inclusion.

Bill sits on the Board of Garden State Equality (GSE), New Jersey’s largest LGBTQ organization, and The Center, a non-profit HIV/AIDS service organization at the Jersey Shore. Bill has a strong passion for social justice and recently taught Lead for Diversity, a week-long journey by the American Conference on Diversity to high school students throughout the tri-state area.

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