All boxersJeffrey Mathebula
“Mongoose”
Boxing27-5-2RECORD
14WINS BY KO / TKO
13WINS BY DECISION
34PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Jeffrey Tutu Mathebula |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Mongoose |
| Date of birth | 22 Jun 1979 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Birthplace | Malamulele, South Africa |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Super bantamweight, Featherweight |
| Trainers | Nick Durandt |
| Height | 178 cm (5′10″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2001–2013 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 17 Feb 2001 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Kiko Martínez, 21 Dec 2013 |
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Titles and honours
- IBF super bantamweight champion (2012)
- WBC International featherweight champion (2005–2008)
- IBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion (2003)
Background
South African boxer who represented South Africa at the 2000 Summer Olympics before turning professional in 2001. He won the IBF super bantamweight title in 2012 and lost it to Nonito Donaire later that year.
Fight history
34 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Kiko Martínez | KO | 9 | 2:05 | 21 Dec 2013 | Elche, Spain | For IBF super bantamweight title |
| Win | Takalani Ndlovu | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 23 Mar 2013 | Brakpan, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Nonito Donaire | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 7 Jul 2012 | Carson, California, US | Lost IBF super bantamweight title; for WBO super bantamweight title | |
| Win | Takalani Ndlovu | Decision (split) | 12 | 24 Mar 2012 | Brakpan, South Africa | Won IBF super bantamweight title | |
| Win | Oscar Chauke | Decision (split) | 12 | 11 Jun 2011 | Brakpan, South Africa | ||
| Win | Siviwe Hasheni | TKO | 2 | 30 Oct 2010 | Mafikeng, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Takalani Ndlovu | Decision (split) | 12 | 1 Sep 2010 | Brakpan, South Africa | ||
| Win | Rashid Ally | KO | 4 | 20 Nov 2009 | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Celestino Caballero | Decision (split) | 12 | 30 Apr 2009 | Panama City, Panama | For WBA (Super) and IBF super bantamweight titles | |
| Win | Julio Zarate | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 29 Aug 2008 | Temba, South Africa | ||
| Win | Yoshinori Miyata | TKO | 8 | 22 Feb 2008 | Temba, South Africa | Retained WBC International featherweight title | |
| Win | Themba Tshicila | TKO (corner retirement) | 11 | 3:00 | 29 Jun 2007 | East London, South Africa | Retained WBC International featherweight title |
| Win | Mkhuseli Kondile | KO | 2 | 8 Dec 2006 | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | Aaron Melgarejo | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 30 Jun 2006 | Johannesburg, South Africa | Retained WBC International featherweight title | |
| Win | Osumanu Akaba | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 30 Sep 2005 | Secunda, South Africa | Won WBC International featherweight title | |
| Win | Oscar Chauke | Decision (points) | 6 | 15 Apr 2005 | Pretoria, South Africa | ||
| Draw | Malcolm Klassen | Decision (points) | 6 | 28 Sep 2004 | Temba, South Africa | ||
| Win | Elias Skhosana | Decision (points) | 6 | 23 Jul 2004 | Temba, South Africa | ||
| Win | Sonwabo Matayi | Decision (points) | 6 | 24 Feb 2004 | Hammanskraal, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Thomas Mashaba | TKO | 6 | 30 Sep 2003 | Hammanskraal, South Africa | For vacant South African super bantamweight title | |
| Win | Oupa Lubisi | TKO | 3 | 31 May 2003 | Hammanskraal, South Africa | ||
| Win | Bonani Hlwatika | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 15 Feb 2003 | Polokwane, South Africa | Won IBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight title | |
| Win | Petros Motsoahole | KO | 1 | 22 Nov 2002 | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | Martin Mnyandu | Decision (points) | 6 | 5 Oct 2002 | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Draw | Bonani Hlwatika | Decision (points) | 6 | 27 Aug 2002 | Hammanskraal, South Africa | ||
| Win | Wladimir Borov | Decision (points) | 6 | 15 May 2002 | Brakpan, South Africa | ||
| Win | Ebenezer Tumane | TKO | 3 | 27 Mar 2002 | Hammanskraal, South Africa | ||
| Win | Molefe Benzane | TKO | 4 | 6 Feb 2002 | Hammanskraal, South Africa | ||
| Win | Koos Sibiya | KO | 2 | 24 Oct 2001 | Hammanskraal, South Africa | ||
| Win | Dumisani Zulu | TKO | 1 | 19 Sep 2001 | Soweto, South Africa | ||
| Win | Takatso Hlahane | Decision (points) | 4 | 22 Aug 2001 | Hammanskraal, South Africa | ||
| Win | Tshumbedzo Tshishonge | KO | 3 | 2 Jun 2001 | Brakpan, South Africa | ||
| Win | Goodman Mavuso | TKO | 2 | 9 May 2001 | Brakpan, South Africa | ||
| Win | Tally Disoloane | KO | 3 | 17 Feb 2001 | Brakpan, South Africa | Pro debut |
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