2000 in South African sport

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This is a list of events in South African sport in 2000.

## Boxing

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* 14 May - Mike Bernardo defeats Dan Jerlingh of the Czech Republic with a 5th round technical knockout in Hungary and wins the World Boxing Federation heavyweight title[1]

## Football (Rugby Union)

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* 19 November - The South Africa (Springboks) beat Ireland 28-18 at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, Ireland

## Football (Soccer)

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* 7 October - South Africa (Bafana Bafana) draws with France 0-0 in the Nelson Mandela Challenge held in Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg

## See also

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* 1999 in South African sport
* 2000 in South Africa
* 2001 in South African sport
* List of years in South African sport

## References

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1. ^ "Bernardo wins historic heavyweight title". Mail & Guardian. 15 May 2000. Retrieved 10 February 2024.