Gideon Buthelezi

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Gideon Buthelezi
Born
Gideon Bongani

(1986-07-16) 16 July 1986 (age 38) [1]
Boipatong, Gauteng, South Africa [2]
NationalitySouth African
Other namesHardcore [3]
Statistics
Weight(s)
Stance southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins23
Wins by KO5
Losses6

Gideon Buthelezi (born 16 July 1986) [1] is a South African professional boxer. He held the IBO super-flyweight title since 2015, and previously the IBO minimumweight and light-flyweight titles between 2010 and 2011. [4]

Contents

Personal

Buthelezi was born Bongani Gideon and resides in Boipatong, Gauteng.He has 3 children. Buthelezi is the second born of the late Nomvula Buthelezi. He has two siblings, Kgalalelo Tshetlo and Stella Malwazi Buthelezi

Professional career

Buthelezi vs. Liriano

On 29 April 2016, Buthelezi fought and defeated Diego Liriano via unanimous decision, winning on each of the three scorecards, 120–108, 119–109 and 108–111. [5]

Buthelezi vs. Leone

On 27 July 2018, Buthelezi fought Lucas Leone. Buthelezi won the fight via unanimous decision. [6]

Professional boxing record

29 fights23 wins6 losses
By knockout54
By decision182
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
29Loss23–6 Flag of the Philippines.svg Dave Apolinario KO1 (12), 2:5029 July 2022 Flag of South Africa.svg International Convention Centre, East London, South AfricaFor vacant IBO flyweight title
28Win23–5 Flag of Namibia.svg Jonas Matheus SD1027 Nov 2021 Flag of South Africa.svg International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa
27Win22–5 Flag of Mexico.svg Adrian JimenezTKO1 (12), 1:5527 Jul 2019 Flag of South Africa.svg International Convention Centre, East London, South AfricaRetained IBO super flyweight title
26Win21–5 Flag of Argentina.svg Lucas FernandezUD1227 Jul 2018 Flag of South Africa.svg International Convention Centre, East London, South AfricaRetained IBO super flyweight title
25Win20–5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ryan Rey PonterasUD1228 Jul 2017 Flag of South Africa.svg International Convention Centre, East London, South AfricaRetained IBO super flyweight title
24Win19–5 Flag of Mexico.svg Angel Aviles ArmentaUD1231 Mar 2017 Flag of South Africa.svg Indoor Sports Centre, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained IBO super flyweight title
23Win18–5 Flag of South Africa.svg Doctor NtselePTS816 Dec 2016 Flag of South Africa.svg Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
22Win17–5 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Diego Luis Pichardo LirianoUD1229 Apr 2016 Flag of South Africa.svg Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex, Seshego, South AfricaRetained IBO super flyweight title
21Win16–5 Flag of South Africa.svg Makazole TeteUD1218 Dec 2015 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaWon vacant IBO super flyweight title
20Win15–5 Flag of South Africa.svg Doctor NtselePTS129 Oct 2015 Flag of South Africa.svg Pacofs Arena, Bloemfontein, South AfricaWon vacant WBA Pan African super flyweight title
19Loss14–5 Flag of South Africa.svg Lwandile SityathaSD1224 Jul 2015 Flag of South Africa.svg International Convention Centre, East London, South AfricaFor IBO super flyweight title
18Win14–4 Flag of Namibia.svg Immanuel Naidjala SD126 Dec 2014 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaWon WBO Africa bantamweight title
17Loss13–4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Edrin DapudongKO1 (12), 2:2915 Jun 2013 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaLost IBO super flyweight title
16Win13–3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Edrin DapudongSD1210 Nov 2012 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant IBO super flyweight title
15Loss12–3 Flag of Mexico.svg Adrián Hernández KO2 (12), 2:2024 Sep 2011 Flag of Mexico.svg Foro Polanco, Mexico City, MexicoFor WBC light flyweight title
14Win12–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Hekkie Budler SD1227 Jan 2011 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon IBO light flyweight title
13Win11–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Julius AlcosUD1018 Sep 2010 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
12Win10–2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ronelle FerrerasUD1219 Jun 2010 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant IBO minimumweight title
11Win9–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Nelson MtshaliTKO4 (12), 1:0422 Jan 2010 Flag of South Africa.svg Bloemfontein City Hall, Bloemfontein, South AfricaWon vacant WBO Africa minimumweight title
10Win8–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Thobani MbangeniTKO1 (6)7 Aug 2009 Flag of South Africa.svg Mangaung Indoor Centre, Bloemfontein, South Africa
9Loss7–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Tshepo LefeleTKO6 (12), 2:3612 Sep 2008 Flag of South Africa.svg Multipurpose Centre, Kestell, South AfricaLost South African minimumweight title
8Win7–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Jonas KgasagoSD1230 May 2008 Flag of South Africa.svg Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South AfricaWon South African minimumweight title
7Win6–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Thobani MbangeniPTS625 Aug 2007 Flag of South Africa.svg Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
6Win5–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Pule NhlapoUD49 Mar 2007 Flag of South Africa.svg Emnothweni Casino, Nelspruit, South Africa
5Win4–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Toto TwaniPTS419 Jan 2007 Flag of South Africa.svg Masizakhe Arena, Carletonville, South Africa
4Win3–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Siviwe NtsikoTKO3 (4)25 Nov 2006 Flag of South Africa.svg Rustenberg, South Africa
3Win2–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Vuyisele TshembesePTS428 Oct 2006 Flag of South Africa.svg Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
2Win1–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Alex MalefyaneTKO3 (4)12 Aug 2006 Flag of South Africa.svg Durban, South Africa
1Loss0–1 Flag of Nigeria.svg Nestor Bolum UD421 Jul 2006 Flag of South Africa.svg Goldfields Arena, Carletonville, South Africa

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References

  1. 1 2 "Gideon Buthelezi Could Be Looking at Unbeaten Budler!". Golden Gloves Boxing Promoters. 1 September 2010. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  2. ↑ "Night of the Big Little Men hots up". Golden Gloves Boxing Promoters. 13 January 2011. Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  3. ↑ "South African Buthelezi in world title shot". Starafrica.com. 8 August 2011. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  4. ↑ "BoxRec: Gideon Buthelezi". boxrec.com. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  5. ↑ "Buthelezi vs Liriano – News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  6. ↑ "Buthelezi vs Leone – News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 7 July 2022.


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