10 of the worst excuses for poor performance in the sports world

12 April 2020 - 00:00

By Sunday Times Sports Staff

Fans couldn't understand why Vereeniging-based boxer Sexton "Wonder Boy" Mabena quit suddenly in the sixth round of an entertaining war against Harry Madlala in downtown Johannesburg in September 1963.

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