Simphiwe Nongqayi

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Simphiwe Nongqayi
Statistics
Nickname(s)Golden Master
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Nationality South African
Born (1972-02-18) 18 February 1972 (age 50)
Border Post, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights21
Wins17
Wins by KO6
Losses3
Draws1

Simphiwe Nongqayi (born 18 February 1972) is a South African former professional boxer who competed from 2002 to 2012. He held the IBF super-flyweight title from 2009 to 2010 and challenged for the WBO junior-featherweight title in 2011. As an amateur Nongqayi represented South Africa at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. [1]

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Professional career

Nongqayi won the vacant IBF super-flyweight title by defeating Jorge Arce on 15 September 2009. He retained the title on 19 April 2010, fighting Malik Bouziane to a majority draw, but then lost the title to Juan Alberto Rosas on 31 July 2010.

Nonggayi suffered a fourth round stoppage loss to Arce on 24 September 2011 in a bout for the WBO junior-featherweight title, and retired from boxing in 2012. [2]

Professional boxing record

21 fights17 wins3 losses
By knockout63
By decision110
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
21Loss17–3–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Thabo SonjicaTKO3 (10), 2:2416 Dec 2012 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
20Loss17–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Jorge Arce TKO4 (12), 2:0124 Sep 2011 Flag of Mexico.svg Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, MexicoFor WBO junior-featherweight title
19Loss17–1–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Alberto Rosas TKO6 (12), 1:0031 Jul 2010 Flag of Mexico.svg El Palenque de la Feria, Tepic, MexicoLost IBF super-flyweight title
18Draw17–0–1 Flag of Algeria.svg Malik Bouziane MD129 Apr 2010 Flag of France.svg Centre Omnisports, Massy, FranceRetained IBF super-flyweight title
17Win17–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Jorge Arce UD1215 Sep 2009 Flag of Mexico.svg Plaza de Toros, Cancún, MexicoWon vacant IBF super-flyweight title
16Win16–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Francisco Arce UD1228 Feb 2009 Flag of Mexico.svg Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico
15Win15–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Julio David Roque LerUD129 May 2008 Flag of South Africa.svg Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaRetained WBF (Foundation) super-flyweight title
14Win14–0 Flag of Paraguay.svg Feliciano Dario AzuagaTKO5 (12), 1:5217 Aug 2007 Flag of South Africa.svg Masizakhe Arena, Carletonville, South AfricaRetained WBF (Foundation) super-flyweight title
13Win13–0 Flag of Ecuador.svg Rafael TiradoTKO7 (12), 1:5611 May 2007 Flag of South Africa.svg Sasol Recreation Centre, Secunda, South AfricaRetained WBF (Foundation) super-flyweight title
12Win12–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Khulile MakebaTKO8 (12), 1:1315 Dec 2006 Flag of South Africa.svg Jim Summers Hall, Kimberley, South AfricaWon vacant WBF (Foundation) super-flyweight title
11Win11–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Bonile NgcinganeUD819 Nov 2005 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
10Win10–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Monwabisi BayiUD827 Aug 2005 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
9Win9–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Mangaliso DyantyiTKO4 (8)22 Jul 2005 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
8Win8–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Nkosana VaalteinUD86 May 2005 Flag of South Africa.svg Centenary Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
7Win7–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Thozamani SemekaziTKO3 (8)5 Mar 2005 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
6Win6–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Zilindile KafatyiUD811 Dec 2004 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
5Win5–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Ayanda NjengeleUD814 Aug 2004 Flag of South Africa.svg Dordrecht, South Africa
4Win4–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Wendy MackenzieUD624 Apr 2004 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
3Win3–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Memory BhenguTKO3 (6)22 Nov 2002 Flag of South Africa.svg Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
2Win2–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Ezra GunqisaUD69 Oct 2002 Flag of South Africa.svg The Venue, Rivonia, South Africa
1Win1–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Bongani ThwalaUD614 Sep 2002 Flag of South Africa.svg Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa

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References

  1. "16.Commonwealth Games – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – September 13-20 1998". amateur-boxing.strefa.pl. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  2. Monwabisi Jimlongo (22 March 2012). "Nongqayi quits boxing". The Sowetan . Retrieved 22 March 2012.
Sporting positions
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Gerry Peñalosa
WBF super-flyweight champion
15 Dec 2006 – Dec 2008
Vacated
Title discontinued
Major world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Vic Darchinyan
IBF super-flyweight champion
15 Sep 2009 – 31 Jul 2010
Succeeded by