All boxersDingaan Thobela
“The Rose of Soweto”
Boxing · Deceased40-14-2RECORD
26WINS BY KO / TKO
14WINS BY DECISION
56PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Dingaan Bongani Thobela |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Rose of Soweto |
| Date of birth | 24 Sep 1966 |
| Died | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Birthplace | Soweto, South Africa |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Super middleweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, Super featherweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 171 cm (5′7″) |
| Reach | 183 cm (72″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1986–2006 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 28 Jun 1986 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Soon Botes, 27 Oct 2006 |
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Titles and honours
- WBO lightweight champion (1990–1992)
- WBA lightweight champion (1993)
- WBC super middleweight champion (2000)
Background
Dingaan Thobela was a South African boxer from Soweto and one of only two boxers, with Terence Crawford, to win world titles at both lightweight and super middleweight. He died in Johannesburg in April 2024 after a period of illness.
Fight history
56 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Soon Botes | TKO (corner retirement) | 10 | 3:00 | 27 Oct 2006 | Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Loss | Lucian Bute | TKO | 4 | 1:22 | 3 Dec 2004 | Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Loss | Martin Nielsen | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 13 Dec 2003 | Falkoner Center, Frederiksberg, Denmark | ||
| Loss | Otis Grant | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 22 Nov 2003 | Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Loss | Mikkel Kessler | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 29 Nov 2002 | Falkoner Center, Frederiksberg, Denmark | For vacant IBA super middleweight title | |
| Loss | Éric Lucas | TKO | 8 | 2:15 | 30 Nov 2001 | Molson Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | For WBC super middleweight title |
| Loss | Dave Hilton Jr. | Decision (split) | 12 | 15 Dec 2000 | Molson Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Lost WBC super middleweight title | |
| Win | Glenn Catley | KO | 12 | 2:53 | 1 Sep 2000 | Carnival City Casino, Brakpan, South Africa | Won WBC super middleweight title |
| Win | Soon Botes | Decision (majority) | 12 | 19 Feb 2000 | Carnival City Casino, Brakpan, South Africa | Won South African super middleweight title | |
| Loss | Cornelius Carr | Decision (majority) | 12 | 31 Oct 1999 | David Lloyd Tennis Centre, Raynes Park, England | For WBF middleweight title | |
| Win | Adrian Walter Daneff | TKO | 7 | 6 Mar 1999 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Draw | Carlos Baldomir | Decision (split) | 12 | 28 Oct 1998 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | For vacant WBC International welterweight title | |
| Win | Gary Murray | TKO | 4 | 8 Oct 1997 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Willy Wise | Decision (split) | 10 | 22 Mar 1997 | Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Geoff McCreesh | KO | 2 | 2:59 | 5 Nov 1996 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
| Win | Wayne Boudreaux | KO | 6 | 25 Jun 1996 | Morula Sun Casino, Mabopane, South Africa | ||
| Win | Booker Kidd | TKO | 3 | 25 Jun 1996 | Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Mark McCreath | TKO | 9 | 25 Nov 1995 | Basil Kenyon Stadium, East London, South Africa | ||
| Win | Jaime Balboa | KO | 8 | 26 Sep 1995 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | ||
| Win | Santiago Alfonso Ahumada | TKO | 2 | 1:34 | 19 Aug 1995 | Superbowl, Sun City, South Africa | |
| Win | Kenny Vice | TKO | 2 | 6 May 1995 | Village Green, Durban, South Africa | ||
| Win | Andreas Panayi | TKO | 2 | 11 Feb 1995 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Karl Taylor | Decision (points) | 8 | 29 Nov 1994 | Chase Leisure Centre, Cannock, England | ||
| Loss | Orzubek Nazarov | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 19 Mar 1994 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | For WBA lightweight title | |
| Loss | Orzubek Nazarov | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 30 Oct 1993 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | Lost WBA lightweight title | |
| Win | Tony Lopez | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 26 Jun 1993 | Superbowl, Sun City, Bophuthatswana | Won WBA lightweight title | |
| Loss | Tony Lopez | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 12 Feb 1993 | ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, US | For WBA lightweight title | |
| Win | Tony Foster | Decision (points) | 8 | 31 Oct 1992 | Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Kensington, England | ||
| Win | Peter Till | TKO | 9 | 15 Aug 1992 | Indoor Centre, Springs, South Africa | ||
| Win | Antonio Rivera | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 14 Sep 1991 | Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | Retained WBO lightweight title | |
| Win | Amancio Castro | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 13 Jul 1991 | Momentum Arena, Pretoria, South Africa | ||
| Win | Mario Martínez | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 2 Mar 1991 | Exhibit Hall, San Jose, California, US | Retained WBO lightweight title | |
| Win | Mauricio Aceves | Decision (split) | 12 | 22 Sep 1990 | International Convention Center, Brownsville, Texas, US | Won WBO lightweight title | |
| Win | Pascual Aranda | TKO | 4 | 23 Jul 1990 | Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas, Texas, US | ||
| Win | Mauricio Aceves | TKO (corner retirement) | 7 | 3:00 | 27 Apr 1990 | Point Cadet Plaza, Biloxi, Mississippi, US | |
| Win | Felipe Orozco | TKO | 10 | 22 Jan 1990 | Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | Francisco Ortiz | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 5 Dec 1989 | First National Bank Arena, Durban, South Africa | ||
| Win | Francisco Alvarez | TKO | 9 | 21 Oct 1989 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | ||
| Win | Danilo Cabrera | TKO | 3 | 24 Jul 1989 | Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | Fred Adams | KO | 1 | 15 May 1989 | Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | Mark Fernandez | TKO | 6 | 11 Mar 1989 | Indoor Centre, Springs, South Africa | ||
| Win | Daniel Londas | Decision (majority) | 10 | 23 Jan 1989 | Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | Brian Roche | KO | 8 | 13 Dec 1988 | West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa | ||
| Win | Mpisekhaya Mbaduli | TKO | 8 | 1 Oct 1988 | Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, South Africa | Won South African super featherweight title | |
| Win | Ditau Molefyane | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 10 Jul 1988 | Don Mateman Hall, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | Andy DeAbreu | TKO | 5 | 9 May 1988 | Kenneth McArthur Oval, Potchefstroom, South Africa | ||
| Win | Gerald Isaacs | TKO | 3 | 7 Mar 1988 | Oppenheimer Stadium, Orkney, South Africa | ||
| Win | Samuel Boikanyo | TKO | 4 | 1 Feb 1988 | Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | Elijah Cele | Decision (points) | 6 | 15 Dec 1987 | West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa | ||
| Win | Shorne Moorcroft | TKO | 5 | 21 Nov 1987 | Springs Indoor Centre, Springs, South Africa | ||
| Win | Walter Mpungose | TKO | 6 | 11 Jul 1987 | Van Riebeeck Stadium, Witbank, South Africa | ||
| Win | George Masango | Decision (points) | 4 | 8 Mar 1987 | Tamil Hall, Laudium, Pretoria, South Africa | ||
| Draw | Peter Mpikashe | Decision (points) | 4 | 15 Dec 1986 | West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa | ||
| Win | David Matekane | Decision (points) | 6 | 2 Nov 1986 | Don Mateman Hall, Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | Christian Sithebe | TKO | 4 | 27 Aug 1986 | Eldorado Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | Quinton Ryan | Decision (points) | 4 | 28 Jun 1986 | Eldorado Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | Pro debut |
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