Former Springboks Legends Clash in Boxing Match as One Scores Knockdown

• Former Springbok props JP Smith and Ollie le Roux met in the ring at a boxing event on 15 October 2026
• The two ex-props featured in the main event at President Steyn Fight Night
• JP Smith landed a knockdown on Ollie le Roux during their bout

Former Springbok props JP Smith and Ollie le Roux faced each other in a boxing ring on 15 October 2026, headlining the President Steyn Fight Night event.

The two ex-professional rugby players, both well known for their time in the front row, traded blows in what served as the main event of the evening's card.

JP Smith drops Ollie le Roux

During the bout, Smith connected with a punch that sent le Roux to the canvas, marking one of the standout moments of the fight night. The two former props, who built their reputations through physical contests on the rugby field, brought that same combative spirit into the boxing ring.

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President Steyn Fight Night served as the platform for the clash between the two veterans, drawing attention from rugby and combat sports fans alike.

Watch the clip below on YouTube.

Ollie le Roux fights for the second time

Former Springbok front-rowers James Dalton and Ollie le Roux squared off in a charity boxing match on 16 October 2025 in Bloemfontein. The event was part of President Steyn High School’s Boere October Festival Week, with all proceeds directed to the school’s development fund.

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Briefly News previously reported that coach Rassie Erasmus took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday to reveal just how nerve-wracking the two hours were.

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Source: Briefly News