Phumelele Cafu

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Phumelele Cafu
Born (1994-09-28) 28 September 1994 (age 30)
Other namesTruth
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights14
Wins11
Wins by KO8
Draws3

Phumelele Cafu (born 28 September 1994), is a South African professional boxer. Who has held the WBO super flyweight title since October 2024.

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Professional career

Cafu turned professional in 2018 & compiled a record of 10–0–3 before facing & defeating Kosei Tanaka to win the WBO super-flyweight title. [1] [2]

Professional boxing record

14 fights11 wins0 losses
By knockout80
By decision30
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
14Win11–0–3 Kosei Tanaka SD1214 Oct 2024 Ariake Arena, Tokyo, JapanWon WBO super-flyweight title
13Win10–0–3Enathi StelleKO1 (12)16 Dec 2023International Convention Centre, East London, South AfricaWon vacant South African super-flyweight title
12Win9–0–3 Genisis Libranza UD1020 Aug 2023Orlando Community Hall, Soweto, South AfricaWon vacant IBF International super-flyweight title
11Win8–0–3 Jackson Chauke SD1223 Dec 2022Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
10Win7–0–3Lazarus NamalamboKO2 (8)23 Oct 2022International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa
9Win6–0–3Ben MananquilRTD5 (12)29 Jul 2022International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa
8Win5–0–3Tinashe MajoniKO5 (6)28 May 2022International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa
7Draw4–0–3 Jackson Chauke MD1227 Mar 2022International Convention Centre, East London, South AfricaFor South African flyweight title
6Win4–0–2Hamza MchanjoTKO4 (12)28 Sep 2019Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South AfricaWon WBF International flyweight title
5Draw3–0–2Zolile MiyaPTS1030 Jun 2019Community Hall, KwaThema, South Africa
4Win3–0–1Dalisizwe KomaniTKO2 (10)15 Dec 2018Msobomvu Hall, Butterworth, South Africa
3Win2–0–1Thandolwethu NkwenteniTKO4 (6)4 Nov 2018Indoor Sports Centre, Queenstown, South Africa
2Draw1–0–1Landile NgxekePTS424 Jun 2018Gompo Hall, East London, South Africa
1Win1–0Phumelelo MaqoloTKO2 (4)26 May 2018Town Hall, Dutywa, South Africa

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References

  1. "Underdog Phumelele Cafu springs surprise in Japan with victory over Kosei Tanaka". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  2. "Tanaka loses WBO super flyweight title to South African Cafu". Kyodo News. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jackson Chauke
WBF International
flyweight champion

September 28, 2019 – 2022
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Daniel Pontac
Vacant
Title last held by
Sunny Edwards
IBF International
super-flyweight champion

August 20, 2023 – October 14, 2024
Won world title
Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Landile Ngxeke
South African
super-flyweight champion

December 16, 2023 – 2024
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Lwando Mgambi
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBO super-flyweight champion
October 14, 2024 – present
Incumbent