Takalani Ndlovu

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Takalani Ndlovu
Born
Takalani Hyweth Ndlovu

(1978-01-11) 11 January 1978 (age 46)
Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
Other namesPanther
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins34
Wins by KO19
Losses10

Takalani Ndlovu (born 11 January 1978), is a South African former professional boxer.

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Pro career

Ndlovu turned professional in 1999 & compiled a record of 27–3 before unsuccessfully challenging world champion Steve Molitor, for the IBF super-bantamweight title. He would face Molitor in a rematch three year later in another losing effort. [1] The following year he would face Molitor for a third time but this time would be successful & won the IBF super-bantamweight title [2]

Professional boxing record

44 fights34 wins10 losses
By knockout191
By decision159
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
44Win34–10Lwandile GugusheTKO4 (12)2014-10-25Cathcart, South AfricaWon vacant WBF International featherweight title
43Loss33–10 Mzonke Fana UD12 (12)2013-09-21Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
42Loss33–9 Jeffrey Mathebula UD12 (12)2013-03-23Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
41Loss33–8Alejandro LópezUD12 (12)2012-10-27 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
40Loss33–7 Jeffrey Mathebula SD12 (12)2012-03-24Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaLost IBF super-bantamweight title
39Win33–6 Giovanni Caro SD12 (12)2011-10-29Palenque de la Feria, Colima, MexicoRetained IBF super-bantamweight title
38Win32–6 Steve Molitor UD12 (12)2011-03-26Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaWon IBF super-bantamweight title
37Win31–6 Jeffrey Mathebula SD12 (12)2010-09-01Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
36Loss30–6 Steve Molitor UD12 (12)2010-03-27Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, CanadaFor vacant IBF super-bantamweight title
35Win30–5 Kiko Martínez UD12 (12)2009-09-25Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
34Win29–5Oscar ChaukeUD12 (12)2009-03-20Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South AfricaWon vacant WBF featherweight title
33Loss28–5 Fernando Beltrán Jr. SD12 (12)2008-08-22 Sommet Center, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.For vacant IBO featherweight title
32Win28–4Raymond SermonaTKO4 (8)2008-02-02Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
31Loss27–4 Steve Molitor TKO9 (12)2007-07-14 Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, CanadaFor IBF super-bantamweight title
30Win27–3 Ricardo Castillo SD12 (12)2006-12-01Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.Retained IBO super-bantamweight title
29Win26–3Giovanni AndradeKO2 (12)2006-05-25Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaRetained IBO super-bantamweight title
28Win25–3Fabio Daniel OlivaKO3 (12)2006-04-21 Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, Delaware, U.S.Retained IBO super-bantamweight title
27Win24–3Armando GuerreroUD12 (12)2005-11-04 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant IBO super-bantamweight title
26Win23–3Willie MabasaKO3 (12)2004-11-26Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South AfricaRetained South African featherweight title
25Win22–3Michael MatsunyaneKO8 (12)2004-04-24 Superbowl, Moses Kotane, South AfricaRetained South African featherweight title
24Loss21–3 Vuyani Bungu SD12 (12)2004-02-07Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaFor vacant IBO featherweight title
23Win21–2Luyolo KotsanaKO6 (12)2003-11-25Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South AfricaRetained South African featherweight title
22Loss20–2 Vuyani Bungu SD10 (10)2003-05-31Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
21Win20–1Anthony MartinezUD8 (8) 2003-03-08 Preussag Arena, Hanover, Germany
20Win19–1Edward MpofuMD12 (12)2002-10-26Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaRetained South African featherweight title
19Win18–1Solomzi GovuzaUD12 (12)2002-08-27Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South AfricaRetained South African featherweight title
18Win17–1Anthony TshehlaKO1 (12)2002-05-31Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South AfricaWon South African featherweight title
17Win16–1Mpho MothibaTKO3 (8)2002-02-06Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
16Win15–1Nkosinathi MoholoTKO2 (8)2001-06-02Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
15Win14–1Danile BotmanUD6 (6)2001-04-22Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
14Win13–1Silulami DindileTKO1 (6)2001-03-07Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
13Win12–1Ebenezer TumaneTKO2 (6)2001-01-24Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
12Win11–1William MpongoUD6 (6)2000-11-14Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
11Win10–1Jason ThomasTKO2 (6)2000-10-06Leisure Centre, Maidstone, England, U.K.
10Win9–1Mpho MothibaPTS6 (6)2000-09-03 Sundome Casino, Randburg, South Africa
9Win8–1Thabo MayTKO1 (6)2000-06-27Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
8Win7–1 Malcolm Klassen PTS6 (6)2000-04-26Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
7Win6–1Trevor GouwsKO1 (4)2000-01-25Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
6Win5–1Vhalinavho MatamelaKO1 (4)1999-11-23Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
5Loss4–1Joshua KhoasePTS4 (4)1999-10-26Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
4Win4–0Johannes GroblerTKO3 (4)1999-10-01Teachers Training College, Pretoria, South Africa
3Win3–0William MpongoKO1 (6)1999-09-13Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
2Win2–0Joshua KhoasePTS4 (4)1999-07-03Duduza Hall, Nigel, South Africa
1Win1–0Johnson SingwandaTKO4 (6)1999-04-28City Hall, Benoni, South Africa

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References

  1. "Molitor regains IBF title". The Globe and Mail. 28 March 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  2. "Ndlovu upsets Molitor for title". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Anthony Tshehla
South African
featherweight champion

May 31, 2002 – 2005
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Malcolm Klassen
Vacant
Title last held by
Sergio Lopez Garcia
WBF International
featherweight champion

October 25, 2014 – 2015
Retired
Vacant
Title next held by
John Vincent Moralde
Minor World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Thomas Mashaba
IBO super-bantamweight champion
November 4, 2005 – 2007
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Mike Oliver
Vacant
Title last held by
Ludumo Galada
World Boxing Foundation
featherweight champion

March 20, 2009 – March 26, 2011
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Kamil Łaszczyk
Major World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF super-bantamweight champion
March 26, 2011 – March 24, 2012
Succeeded by