Irvin Buhlalu

Irvin Buhlalu
Personal information
Nationality	South African
Born	21 November 1974 (age 49); Durban, South Africa
Sport
Sport	Boxing
Club	Chesterville Boxing Club
Coached by	Mzimasi Mnguni

Last updated March 25, 2024

Irvin Buhlalu (born 21 November 1974) is a South African boxer. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1996 Summer Olympics.^[2]

Professional boxing record

27 Wins (16 knockouts, 11 decisions), 9 Losses (6 knockouts, 3 decision), 1 Draws^[3]
Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Rounds	Date	Location	Notes
Loss	27–9	Paul Kamanga	KO	1 (8)	22 March 2014	Orlando Community Hall, Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
Loss	27–8	Thompson Mokwana	TKO	7 (12)	13 December 2013	Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Win	27-7	Anelisa Gungqisa	TKO	4 (8)	22 September 2013	Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Win	26-7	Thulani Mbatha	TKO	3 (0)	22 September 2012	Docklanda Hotel, South Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Win	25-7	Lungisa Jikani	TKO	5 (6)	28 October 2011	Lions Den, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Loss	24–7	Vusumzi Bokolo	UD	6 (6)	2 August 2009	Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Win	24-6	Skhumbuzo Khoso	PTS	10 (10)	29 November 2008	Umlazi, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Loss	23–6	Amon Baloyi	KO	4 (12)	4 May 2008	Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Win	23-5	Benedict Dlamini	SD	12 (12)	28 September 2007	Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Win	22-5	Khululekile Sibeko	MD	12 (12)	3 June 2007	Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Win	21-5	Benedict Dlamini	SD	12 (12)	11 November 2006	Victoria Mxenge Hall, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Win	20-5	Simphiwe Joni	TKO	11 (12)	15 September 2006	Victoria Mxenge Hall, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Win	19-5	Benedict Dlamini	UD	12 (12)	5 May 2006	Gugu Dlamini Park, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Win	18-5	Siviwe Ntshingana	UD	12 (12)	18 November 2005	Gugu Dlamini Park, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Win	17-5	Sikhulule Sidzumo	SD	12 (12)	15 July 2005	Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Win	16–5	Ncedisile Kafile	PTS	6 (6)	23 October 2004	Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Loss	15–5	Isaac Hlatshwayo	KO	6 (12)	19 December 2003	Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Win	15–4	Mzukisi Mgidi	PTS	8 (8)	2 August 2003	Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Win	14–4	Nasele Mkhatshane	KO	1 (0)	14 December 2002	Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Loss	13–4	Martin Jacobs	TKO	9 (12)	6 July 2002	Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Win	13–3	Nkosinathi Moholo	KO	6 (6)	2 February 2002	Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Win	12–3	Melikhaya August	KO	1 (12)	21 July 2001	Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Win	11–3	Bheki Lubisi	TKO	2 (6)	9 May 2001	Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa
Win	10–3	Nkosinathi Mthimkulu	KO	1 (6)	25 February 2001	Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Loss	9–3	Mzonke Fana	UD	12 (12)	6 August 2000	Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Loss	9–2	Mzonke Fana	UD	12 (12)	6 February 2000	Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Win	9–1	Mabuti Sahluko	KO	2 (6)	30 May 1999	Orient Theatre, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Win	8–1	Danile Botman	PTS	4 (4)	20 April 1999	Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
Win	7–1	Jacob Mkwanazi	TKO	2 (6)	29 September 1998	Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
Win	6–1	Edward Dlamini	PTS	6 (6)	28 July 1998	Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
Draw	5–1	Matthews Zulu	PTS	6 (6)	30 June 1998	Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa
Loss	5–1	George Mbatha	TKO	6 (6)	7 December 1997	Fred Crookes Technikon Hall, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Win	5–0	Phapama Danisa	TKO	4 (6)	8 November 1997	Village Green, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Win	4–0	Vincent Mafatshe	KO	1 (-)	21 September 1997	Sanlam Centre, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Win	3–0	Nyaniso Mtati	TKO	1 (-)	24 August 1997	Town Hall, Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Win	2–0	Sithembiso Jili	KO	1 (6)	15 June 1997	Rossburgh High School Hall, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Win	1–0	Stanley Zondi	TKO	2 (-)	1 June 1997	Rossburgh High School Hall, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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References

↑ Boost for boxing
↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Irvin Buhlalu Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
↑ "BoxRec - Irvin Buhlalu". boxrec.com. Retrieved 28 January 2019.

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[1] Boost for boxing

[SportsRef-2] Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Irvin Buhlalu Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2019.

[3] "BoxRec - Irvin Buhlalu". boxrec.com. Retrieved 28 January 2019.

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v t e All-Africa Boxing Champions in Men's Lightweight
1965 – 2007: up to 60 kg
1965: ?? Daffe (GUI) 1973: Ibrahim Abdullamin (SUD) 1978: Abdulkarim Haruna (NGR) 1987: Patrick Waweru (KEN) 1991: Felix Bwalya (ZAM) 1995: Irvin Buhlalu (RSA) 1999: Jesus Kibunde (COD) 2003: Ahmed Sadiq (NGR) 2007: Saifeddine Nejmaoui (TUN)