Mzonke Fana | |
|---|---|
 Fana in Espoo (December 2013) | |
| Born | 29 October 1973 Qumbu, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Other names | The Rose of Khayelitsha |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 38 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 13 |
Mzonke Fana (born 29 October 1973) is a professional boxer. He held the IBF super featherweight title twice between 2007 and 2010, and challenged twice for other world titles.
Known as "The Rose of Khayelitsha", he was a virtual unknown in the boxing world until he challenged and defeated Malcolm Klassen for the IBF Super featherweight title in 2007. Prior to that victory, he was knocked out on 9 April 2005 by future Hall of Famer Marco Antonio Barrera in the second round for the WBC Super featherweight title in his first world title challenge. [1]
On 7 December 2013, he fought upcoming fighter Edis Tatli for the WBA Inter-Continental Lightweight Title at the Barona Areena in Espoo, Finland, but lost via unanimous decision. He fought Terry Flanagan for the WBO Lightweight Title and lost via unanimous decision. [2]
| 51 fights | 38 wins | 13 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 16 | 2 |
| By decision | 22 | 11 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Loss | 38–13 | Thompson Mokwana | UD | 12 (12) | 2017-06-16 | Turffontein Racecourse, Johannesburg, South Africa | Lost South African lightweight title |
| 50 | Loss | 38–12 | Howik Bebraham | UD | 8 (8) | 2017-03-04 | ASV Halle, Dachau, Germany | |
| 49 | Loss | 38–11 | Emmanuel Tagoe | UD | 12 (12) | 2016-12-02 | Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana | For vacant IBO lightweight title |
| 48 | Loss | 38–10 | Terry Flanagan | UD | 12 (12) | 2016-07-16 | Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff, Wales | For WBO lightweight title |
| 47 | Win | 38–9 | Vusumzi Bokolo | TKO | 7 (12) | 2016-03-11 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | Retained South African lightweight title |
| 46 | Win | 37–9 | Xolani Mcotheli | RTD | 8 (12) | 2015-12-18 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | |
| 45 | Loss | 36–9 | Hedi Slimani | UD | 12 (12) | 2015-11-11 | Zwevezele, Belgium | For vacant ABU lightweight title |
| 44 | Win | 36–8 | Sipho Taliwe | PTS | 12 (12) | 2015-10-16 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | Won vacant South African lightweight title |
| 43 | Win | 35–8 | Said Zungu | UD | 10 (10) | 2015-08-28 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa | Won vacant WBF International lightweight title |
| 42 | Loss | 34–8 | Xolisani Ndongeni | MD | 12 (12) | 2015-06-06 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | |
| 41 | Win | 34–7 | Koos Sibiya | SD | 12 (12) | 2015-03-22 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa | Won vacant WBF Intercontinental super-featherweight title |
| 40 | Win | 33–7 | Themba Tshicila | TKO | 2 (12) | 2014-04-26 | Tsolo Junction Hall, Qumbu, South Africa | |
| 39 | Loss | 32–7 | Edis Tatli | UD | 12 (12) | 2013-12-07 | Barona Areena, Espoo, Finland | |
| 38 | Win | 32–6 | Takalani Ndlovu | UD | 12 (12) | 2013-09-21 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa | |
| 37 | Loss | 31–6 | Paulus Moses | TKO | 4 (12) | 2013-03-02 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia | For WBO International lightweight title |
| 36 | Loss | 31–5 | Sipho Taliwe | UD | 12 (12) | 2012-09-22 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | For WBC International super-featherweight title |
| 35 | Win | 31–4 | Vuyani Masondo | TKO | 6 (8) | 2012-06-23 | New Way Sports Arena, Khayelitsha, South Africa | |
| 34 | Win | 30–4 | Cassius Baloyi | UD | 12 (12) | 2010-09-01 | Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa | Won vacant IBF super-featherweight title |
| 33 | Win | 29–4 | Jasper Seroka | TKO | 6 (12) | 2009-07-31 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 32 | Win | 28–4 | Victor Manon | TKO | 3 (8) | 2008-08-29 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
| 31 | Loss | 27–4 | Cassius Baloyi | MD | 12 (12) | 2008-04-12 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa | Lost IBF super-featherweight title |
| 30 | Win | 27–3 | Javier Osvaldo Alvarez | KO | 9 (12) | 2007-08-31 | James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp, South Africa | Retained IBF super-featherweight title |
| 29 | Win | 26–3 | Malcolm Klassen | SD | 12 (12) | 2007-04-20 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Won IBF super-featherweight title |
| 28 | Win | 25–3 | Roberto David Arrieta | UD | 12 (12) | 2006-12-08 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 27 | Win | 24–3 | Jack Asis | UD | 10 (10) | 2006-06-30 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 26 | Win | 23–3 | JR Sollano | KO | 4 (10) | 2005-12-09 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | |
| 25 | Loss | 22–3 | Marco Antonio Barrera | KO | 2 (12) | 2005-04-09 | Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S. | For WBC super-featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 22–2 | Randy Suico | SD | 12 (12) | 2004-05-28 | Orlando Community Center, Soweto, South Africa | |
| 23 | Win | 21–2 | Cristian Sebastian Paz | RTD | 5 (10) | 2004-02-13 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | |
| 22 | Win | 20–2 | Elvis Makama | UD | 12 (12) | 2003-10-03 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained WBC International super-featherweight title |
| 21 | Win | 19–2 | Yuriy Voronin | UD | 10 (10) | 2003-07-18 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | |
| 20 | Win | 18–2 | László Bognár | TKO | 4 (12) | 2003-04-25 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa | Retained WBC International super-featherweight title |
| 19 | Win | 17–2 | Khululekile Sibeko | KO | 7 (12) | 2003-01-24 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title |
| 18 | Win | 16–2 | Eric Odumase | TKO | 10 (12) | 2002-11-15 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa | Retained WBC International super-featherweight title |
| 17 | Win | 15–2 | Ali Funeka | UD | 12 (12) | 2002-07-12 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title |
| 16 | Win | 14–2 | Patrick Malinga | TKO | 2 (12) | 2001-11-16 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Won vacant WBC International super-featherweight title |
| 15 | Win | 13–2 | Wiseman Jim | KO | 12 (12) | 2001-04-01 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title |
| 14 | Win | 12–2 | Irvin Buhlalu | UD | 12 (12) | 2000-08-06 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title |
| 13 | Win | 11–2 | Irvin Buhlalu | UD | 12 (12) | 2000-02-06 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title |
| 12 | Loss | 10–2 | Dean Pithie | UD | 12 (12) | 1999-12-14 | Ryton Sports Connexion, Coventry, England, U.K. | For WBC International super-featherweight title |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Sakhumzi Magxwalisa | PTS | 12 (12) | 1999-07-25 | New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Matthews Zulu | PTS | 12 (12) | 1999-03-14 | New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Won vacant South African super-featherweight title |
| 9 | Loss | 8–1 | Mkhuseli Kondile | SD | 12 (12) | 1997-11-09 | Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town, South Africa | For South African super-featherweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Madose Ngozi | TKO | 5 (8) | 1996-08-25 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Vusumzi Saule | PTS | 6 (6) | 1996-07-21 | Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Abram Mlandu | PTS | 6 (6) | 1996-05-12 | Kimberley by Night Hotel, Kimberley, South Africa | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Nkosana Tywakadi | TKO | 2 (6) | 1995-09-09 | Mfuleni Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Luvuyo Mngambi | PTS | 6 (6) | 1995-05-21 | Lentegeur Civic Centre, Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Thamsanqa Majaja | PTS | 4 (4) | 1994-10-23 | Goodwood Showgrounds, Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Nkosana Tywakadi | PTS | 4 (4) | 1994-05-15 | Langa Civic Hall, Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Siyabulela Manikevane | PTS | 4 (4) | 1994-03-06 | Transnet Civic Hall, Philippi, Cape Town, South Africa |
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| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Sakhumzi Magxwalisa | South African super-featherweight champion 14 March 1999 – 2003 Vacated | Vacant Title next held by Ali Funeka | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Phillip N'dou | WBC International super-featherweight champion 16 November 2001 – 2003 Vacated | Vacant Title next held by Erik Morales | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Sebastien Cornu | WBF Intercontinental super-featherweight champion 22 March 2015 – 2015 Vacated | Vacant Title next held by Oscar Chauke | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Vusumzi Tyatyeka | WBF International lightweight champion 28 August 2015 – 2015 Vacated | Vacant Title next held by Jean Moraiti | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Xolisani Ndongeni | South African lightweight champion 16 October 2015 – 16 June 2017 | Succeeded by Thomson Mokwana | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by | IBF super-featherweight champion 20 April 2007 – 12 April 2008 | Succeeded by | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Robert Guerrero | IBF super-featherweight champion 1 September 2010 – 19 May 2011 Stripped | Vacant Title next held by Juan Carlos Salgado | ||