All boxersMzonke Fana
“The Rose of Khayelitsha”
Boxing38-13-0RECORD
16WINS BY KO / TKO
22WINS BY DECISION
51PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Rose of Khayelitsha |
| Date of birth | 29 Oct 1973 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Birthplace | Qumbu, South Africa |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Lightweight, Super featherweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 170 cm (5′7″) |
| Reach | 178 cm (70″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | Not added yet |
| Status | Not added yet |
| Pro debut | 6 Mar 1994 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Thompson Mokwana, 16 Jun 2017 |
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Titles and honours
- IBF super featherweight champion (2007–2008)
- IBF super featherweight champion (2010–2011)
Background
South African boxer born in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, who held the IBF super featherweight title twice. He also challenged for the WBC super featherweight title in 2005 and the WBO lightweight title in 2016.
Fight history
51 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Thompson Mokwana | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 16 Jun 2017 | Turffontein Racecourse, Johannesburg, South Africa | Lost South African lightweight title | |
| Loss | Howik Bebraham | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 4 Mar 2017 | ASV Halle, Dachau, Germany | ||
| Loss | Emmanuel Tagoe | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 2 Dec 2016 | Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana | For vacant IBO lightweight title | |
| Loss | Terry Flanagan | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 16 Jul 2016 | Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff, Wales | For WBO lightweight title | |
| Win | Vusumzi Bokolo | TKO | 7 | 11 Mar 2016 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | Retained South African lightweight title | |
| Win | Xolani Mcotheli | TKO (corner retirement) | 8 | 18 Dec 2015 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Hedi Slimani | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 11 Nov 2015 | Zwevezele, Belgium | For vacant ABU lightweight title | |
| Win | Sipho Taliwe | Decision (points) | 12 | 16 Oct 2015 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | Won vacant South African lightweight title | |
| Win | Said Zungu | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 28 Aug 2015 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa | Won vacant WBF International lightweight title | |
| Loss | Xolisani Ndongeni | Decision (majority) | 12 | 6 Jun 2015 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | ||
| Win | Koos Sibiya | Decision (split) | 12 | 22 Mar 2015 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa | Won vacant WBF Intercontinental super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Themba Tshicila | TKO | 2 | 26 Apr 2014 | Tsolo Junction Hall, Qumbu, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Edis Tatli | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 7 Dec 2013 | Barona Areena, Espoo, Finland | ||
| Win | Takalani Ndlovu | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 21 Sep 2013 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Paulus Moses | TKO | 4 | 2 Mar 2013 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia | For WBO International lightweight title | |
| Loss | Sipho Taliwe | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 22 Sep 2012 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | For WBC International super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Vuyani Masondo | TKO | 6 | 23 Jun 2012 | New Way Sports Arena, Khayelitsha, South Africa | ||
| Win | Cassius Baloyi | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 1 Sep 2010 | Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa | Won vacant IBF super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Jasper Seroka | TKO | 6 | 31 Jul 2009 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | Victor Manon | TKO | 3 | 29 Aug 2008 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Cassius Baloyi | Decision (majority) | 12 | 12 Apr 2008 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa | Lost IBF super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Javier Osvaldo Alvarez | KO | 9 | 31 Aug 2007 | James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp, South Africa | Retained IBF super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Malcolm Klassen | Decision (split) | 12 | 20 Apr 2007 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Won IBF super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Roberto David Arrieta | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 8 Dec 2006 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | Jack Asis | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 30 Jun 2006 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Win | JR Sollano | KO | 4 | 9 Dec 2005 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Marco Antonio Barrera | KO | 2 | 9 Apr 2005 | Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S. | For WBC super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Randy Suico | Decision (split) | 12 | 28 May 2004 | Orlando Community Center, Soweto, South Africa | ||
| Win | Cristian Sebastian Paz | TKO (corner retirement) | 5 | 13 Feb 2004 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | ||
| Win | Elvis Makama | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 3 Oct 2003 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained WBC International super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Yuriy Voronin | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 18 Jul 2003 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | ||
| Win | László Bognár | TKO | 4 | 25 Apr 2003 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa | Retained WBC International super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Khululekile Sibeko | KO | 7 | 24 Jan 2003 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Eric Odumase | TKO | 10 | 15 Nov 2002 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa | Retained WBC International super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Ali Funeka | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 12 Jul 2002 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Patrick Malinga | TKO | 2 | 16 Nov 2001 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Won vacant WBC International super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Wiseman Jim | KO | 12 | 1 Apr 2001 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Irvin Buhlalu | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 6 Aug 2000 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Irvin Buhlalu | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 6 Feb 2000 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title | |
| Loss | Dean Pithie | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 14 Dec 1999 | Ryton Sports Connexion, Coventry, England, U.K. | For WBC International super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Sakhumzi Magxwalisa | Decision (points) | 12 | 25 Jul 1999 | New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Matthews Zulu | Decision (points) | 12 | 14 Mar 1999 | New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Won vacant South African super-featherweight title | |
| Loss | Mkhuseli Kondile | Decision (split) | 12 | 9 Nov 1997 | Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town, South Africa | For South African super-featherweight title | |
| Win | Madose Ngozi | TKO | 5 | 25 Aug 1996 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa | ||
| Win | Vusumzi Saule | Decision (points) | 6 | 21 Jul 1996 | Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town, South Africa | ||
| Win | Abram Mlandu | Decision (points) | 6 | 12 May 1996 | Kimberley by Night Hotel, Kimberley, South Africa | ||
| Win | Nkosana Tywakadi | TKO | 2 | 9 Sep 1995 | Mfuleni Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | ||
| Win | Luvuyo Mngambi | Decision (points) | 6 | 21 May 1995 | Lentegeur Civic Centre, Cape Town, South Africa | ||
| Win | Thamsanqa Majaja | Decision (points) | 4 | 23 Oct 1994 | Goodwood Showgrounds, Cape Town, South Africa | ||
| Win | Nkosana Tywakadi | Decision (points) | 4 | 15 May 1994 | Langa Civic Hall, Cape Town, South Africa | ||
| Win | Siyabulela Manikevane | Decision (points) | 4 | 6 Mar 1994 | Transnet Civic Hall, Philippi, Cape Town, South Africa | Pro debut |
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