Theo Mthembu
South African boxer
About Theo Mthembu
Lived 1927 – 2007 (aged 80). Theo Mthembu was a South African boxing trainer.
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.
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
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Theo Mthembu's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Theo Mthembu's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Theo Mthembu?
South African boxer
When was Theo Mthembu born?
Theo Mthembu was born on 27 February 1927.
When did Theo Mthembu die?
Theo Mthembu died on 1 March 2007.
What was Theo Mthembu's occupation?
Theo Mthembu was a boxing trainer.
What nationality was Theo Mthembu?
Theo Mthembu was South African.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Theo Mthembu. https://biography.guide/theo-mthembu/
MLA: "Theo Mthembu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/theo-mthembu/.
Chicago: "Theo Mthembu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/theo-mthembu/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:07 UTC