Mzonke Fana

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Mzonke Fana
Mzonke Fana in Espoo, 2013.jpg
Fana in Espoo (December 2013)
Born (1973-10-29) 29 October 1973 (age 51)
Qumbu, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Other namesThe Rose of Khayelitsha
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins38
Wins by KO16
Losses13

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.

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Professional career

Super featherweight

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]

Lightweight

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]

Professional boxing record

51 fights38 wins13 losses
By knockout162
By decision2211
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
51Loss38–13Thompson MokwanaUD12 (12)2017-06-16 Turffontein Racecourse, Johannesburg, South AfricaLost South African lightweight title
50Loss38–12Howik BebrahamUD8 (8)2017-03-04ASV Halle, Dachau, Germany
49Loss38–11 Emmanuel Tagoe UD12 (12)2016-12-02 Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, GhanaFor vacant IBO lightweight title
48Loss38–10 Terry Flanagan UD12 (12)2016-07-16 Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff, WalesFor WBO lightweight title
47Win38–9Vusumzi BokoloTKO7 (12)2016-03-11Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaRetained South African lightweight title
46Win37–9Xolani McotheliRTD8 (12)2015-12-18Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
45Loss36–9Hedi SlimaniUD12 (12)2015-11-11Zwevezele, BelgiumFor vacant ABU lightweight title
44Win36–8Sipho TaliwePTS12 (12)2015-10-16Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaWon vacant South African lightweight title
43Win35–8Said ZunguUD10 (10)2015-08-28Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South AfricaWon vacant WBF International lightweight title
42Loss34–8Xolisani NdongeniMD12 (12)2015-06-06Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
41Win34–7Koos SibiyaSD12 (12)2015-03-22Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South AfricaWon vacant WBF Intercontinental super-featherweight title
40Win33–7Themba TshicilaTKO2 (12)2014-04-26Tsolo Junction Hall, Qumbu, South Africa
39Loss32–7 Edis Tatli UD12 (12)2013-12-07 Barona Areena, Espoo, Finland
38Win32–6 Takalani Ndlovu UD12 (12)2013-09-21Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa
37Loss31–6 Paulus Moses TKO4 (12)2013-03-02Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaFor WBO International lightweight title
36Loss31–5Sipho TaliweUD12 (12)2012-09-22Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaFor WBC International super-featherweight title
35Win31–4Vuyani MasondoTKO6 (8)2012-06-23New Way Sports Arena, Khayelitsha, South Africa
34Win30–4 Cassius Baloyi UD12 (12)2010-09-01Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaWon vacant IBF super-featherweight title
33Win29–4Jasper SerokaTKO6 (12)2009-07-31Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
32Win28–4Victor ManonTKO3 (8)2008-08-29Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
31Loss27–4 Cassius Baloyi MD12 (12)2008-04-12North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South AfricaLost IBF super-featherweight title
30Win27–3Javier Osvaldo AlvarezKO9 (12)2007-08-31James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp, South AfricaRetained IBF super-featherweight title
29Win26–3 Malcolm Klassen SD12 (12)2007-04-20Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaWon IBF super-featherweight title
28Win25–3 Roberto David Arrieta UD12 (12)2006-12-08Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
27Win24–3Jack AsisUD10 (10)2006-06-30Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
26Win23–3JR SollanoKO4 (10)2005-12-09Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa
25Loss22–3 Marco Antonio Barrera KO2 (12)2005-04-09 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.For WBC super-featherweight title
24Win22–2Randy SuicoSD12 (12)2004-05-28Orlando Community Center, Soweto, South Africa
23Win21–2Cristian Sebastian PazRTD5 (10)2004-02-13Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa
22Win20–2Elvis MakamaUD12 (12)2003-10-03Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaRetained WBC International super-featherweight title
21Win19–2Yuriy VoroninUD10 (10)2003-07-18Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa
20Win18–2 László Bognár TKO4 (12)2003-04-25Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South AfricaRetained WBC International super-featherweight title
19Win17–2Khululekile SibekoKO7 (12)2003-01-24Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaRetained South African super-featherweight title
18Win16–2Eric OdumaseTKO10 (12)2002-11-15Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South AfricaRetained WBC International super-featherweight title
17Win15–2 Ali Funeka UD12 (12)2002-07-12Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaRetained South African super-featherweight title
16Win14–2Patrick MalingaTKO2 (12)2001-11-16Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaWon vacant WBC International super-featherweight title
15Win13–2Wiseman JimKO12 (12)2001-04-01Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaRetained South African super-featherweight title
14Win12–2Irvin BuhlaluUD12 (12)2000-08-06Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaRetained South African super-featherweight title
13Win11–2Irvin BuhlaluUD12 (12)2000-02-06Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaRetained South African super-featherweight title
12Loss10–2 Dean Pithie UD12 (12)1999-12-14Ryton Sports Connexion, Coventry, England, U.K.For WBC International super-featherweight title
11Win10–1Sakhumzi MagxwalisaPTS12 (12)1999-07-25New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaRetained South African super-featherweight title
10Win9–1Matthews ZuluPTS12 (12)1999-03-14New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaWon vacant South African super-featherweight title
9Loss8–1Mkhuseli KondileSD12 (12)1997-11-09Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town, South AfricaFor South African super-featherweight title
8Win8–0Madose NgoziTKO5 (8)1996-08-25Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa
7Win7–0Vusumzi SaulePTS6 (6)1996-07-21Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
6Win6–0Abram MlanduPTS6 (6)1996-05-12Kimberley by Night Hotel, Kimberley, South Africa
5Win5–0Nkosana TywakadiTKO2 (6)1995-09-09Mfuleni Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa
4Win4–0Luvuyo MngambiPTS6 (6)1995-05-21Lentegeur Civic Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
3Win3–0Thamsanqa MajajaPTS4 (4)1994-10-23Goodwood Showgrounds, Cape Town, South Africa
2Win2–0Nkosana TywakadiPTS4 (4)1994-05-15Langa Civic Hall, Cape Town, South Africa
1Win1–0Siyabulela ManikevanePTS4 (4)1994-03-06Transnet Civic Hall, Philippi, Cape Town, South Africa

See also

References

  1. "Barrera eases to Fana knockout". BBC. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  2. "Terry Flanagan outpoints Mzonke Fana to retain world title". Sky Sports. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
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