Tshifhiwa Munyai

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Tshifhiwa Munyai
Born8 May 1985 (1985-05-08) (age 39)
South Africa
Nationality South African
Other namesAtomic Spider
Statistics
Weight(s)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins34
Wins by KO20
Losses6
Draws1

Tshifhiwa Munyai (born 8 May 1985) is a South African professional boxer who challenged for the WBA super-bantamweight title in 2014. He also held the Commonwealth bantamweight title from 2006 to 2007, and the IBO super-bantamweight title in 2011.

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Professional career

Early career

Munyai spent the early part of his career boxing in the townships of his native country South Africa. He had compiled a record of 10-0-1 by the time he left the country to box abroad for the first time as a professional. [1]

His big opportunity came when he was given the opportunity in June 2006 to fight England's Martin Power for the vacant Commonwealth bantamweight title. Power came into the contest with an undefeated record of 19-0 and was the holder of the British bantamweight title at the time. Munyai stunned the boxing world by beating Power with a 9th-round TKO in London's York Hall. [2]

Commonwealth champion

Following his victory Munyai returned to the York Hall to defend against former Commonwealth Flyweight champion Lee Haskins. He won the contest in the 6th round when referee Micky Vann stepped in stop the contest after Haskins came off worst after being caught with a number of body shots. [3] In January 2007 Munyai once again met Martin Power this time at the Goresbrook Leisure Center in Dagenham. This time the victory was emphatic with Munyai winning four one sided rounds before Power was pulled by his corner in the fourth. Power claimed in an interview with the BBC that an elbow injury had hampered his performance saying "I picked up an elbow injury after the second round and it was restricting me. It was hard enough to fight him with two hands, but with just one I was struggling. I wanted to carry on but my corner wouldn't let me." A confident Munyai said simply "I knew from the first fight that I could beat him and, if anything, this fight was even easier for me." [4]

WBA Inter-Continental champion

Following his victories Munyai fought twice more in the UK and moved up to featherweight with 8 round wins over Harry Ramogoadi and Abdul Tebazalwa before returning to South Africa as a bantamweight. In February 2008 he challenged the Argentinian Julio David Roque Ler for the WBA Inter-continental bantamweight title in Bloemfontein and came out a unanimous points winner. [5] In July 2008 Munyai returned to the UK and to the Goresbrook Leisure Centre the scene of his second victory over Power. Returning featherweight he suffered his first defeat as a professional losing to the Ghanaian boxer Osumana Akaba over 8 rounds. After the fight Akaba responded to comments that he had just been there to make up the numbers saying “I know that people didn't rate my record and thought they were going to use me as a stepping stone, just as a journeyman. I knew going into the fight that he'd beaten a lot of good people, but they were afraid of him.” [6]

Munyai returned to action back in South Africa in November 2008 and defeated fellow countryman Bongani Mahangu in a return to bantamweight. The fight was the first defence of Munyai's WBA intercontinental title and ended with a split decision win over Maglangu who at the time was also the WBA Pan African bantamweight title holder. [7] Munyai next boxed in July 2009 and in a non-title fight defeated Galley Cudjoe with a first round stoppage in Johannesburg. [8]

He made the second defence of his intercontinental title on 27 February 2010 defeating the Philippines Daniel Ferreras at the Kempton Park in Gauteng over 12 rounds. [9] On 28 July 2010 he stopped Ghanain Prosper Ankrah in the 3rd round of another non-title fight at the Emperor's Palace and then just a week later on 8 August 2010 found himself in the frame for a trip to Mexico City and a shot at the vacant WBC Silver bantamweight against Mexico's Cristian Esquivel. [10] Despite the shot at the title coming at short notice Munyai traveled to Mexico and went the full 12 round distance although ended up losing for the second time in his career.

IBO super-bantamweight champion

On 26 March 2011 Munyai fought Philippine boxer Danilo Pena at the Kempton Park winning on all the judges scorecards to win the vacant IBO super bantamweight championship. [11]

Professional boxing record

41 fights34 wins6 losses
By knockout203
By decision143
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
41Win34–6–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Sanele MsimangKO4 (12)Oct 31, 2021 Flag of South Africa.svg Booysens Boxing Club, Johannesburg, South AfricaRetained South African lightweight title
40Win33–6–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Khaya BusakweTKO9 (12), 1:01May 28, 2021 Flag of South Africa.svg Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South AfricaRetained South African lightweight title
39Win32–6–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Siphosethu MvulaUD12Mar 15, 2020 Flag of South Africa.svg Blairgowrie Recreation Centre, Randburg, South AfricaWon vacant South African lightweight title
38Win31–6–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Kabelo BikitshaPTS8Dec 27, 2019 Flag of South Africa.svg 2Ten Hotel, Thohoyandou, South Africa
37Win30–6–1 Flag of Malawi.svg Osgood KayuniTKO4 (8)Mar 31, 2019 Flag of South Africa.svg Blairgowrie Recreation Centre, Randburg, South Africa
36Win29–6–1 Flag of Malawi.svg Crispin MoliatiKO4 (8)Dec 28, 2018 Flag of South Africa.svg 2Ten Hotel, Thohoyandou, South Africa
35Loss28–6–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Rofhiwa MaemuTKO7 (10)Dec 29, 2017 Flag of South Africa.svg 2Ten Hotel, Thohoyandou, South Africa
34Loss28–5–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Azinga Fuzile TKO3 (10), 2:41Oct 21, 2017 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
33Win28–4–1 Flag of Namibia.svg Samuel KapapuTKO3 (8)Apr 28, 2017 Flag of South Africa.svg Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
32Win27–4–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Oscar ChaukeKO10 (12), 1:46Sep 12, 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Evoque Nightclub, Preston, England
31Win26–4–1 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Reynaldo CajinaTKO9 (10)Jun 13, 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Evoque Nightclub, Preston, England
30Win25–4–1 Flag of Georgia.svg Giorgi GachechiladzeKO4 (6), 2:36Apr 18, 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sports Centre, Oldham, England
29Loss24–4–1 Flag of Namibia.svg Paulus Ambunda SD12Dec 20, 2014 Flag of Namibia.svg Helao Nafidi, Oshikango, Namibia
28Loss24–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Scott Quigg TKO2 (12), 1:56Apr 19, 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandFor WBA super-bantamweight title
27Win24–2–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Phumzile MatyhilaTKO8 (10)Sep 21, 2013 Flag of South Africa.svg Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
26Win23–2–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Emmanuel QuarteyTKO11 (12), 2:50Jun 1, 2013 Flag of South Africa.svg Kati Kati Hall, Cathcart, South AfricaRetained WBA Pan African bantamweight title
25Win22–2–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Oscar ChaukeUD12Dec 8, 2012 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaWon vacant WBA Pan African bantamweight title
24Win21–2–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Danilo PenaUD12Mar 26, 2011 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon vacant IBO super-bantamweight title
23Loss20–2–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Christian Esquivel UD12Aug 7, 2010 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena México, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant WBC Silver bantamweight title
22Win20–1–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Prosper AnkrahKO3 (10), 1:44Jul 28, 2010 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
21Win19–1–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Daniel FerrerasUD12Feb 27, 2010 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaRetained WBA Inter-Continental bantamweight title
20Win18–1–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Galley CudjoeTKO1 (10), 2:28Jul 31, 2009 Flag of South Africa.svg Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
19Win17–1–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Bongani Mahlangu SD12Nov 14, 2008 Flag of South Africa.svg Ride Hall, Parys, South AfricaRetained WBA Inter-Continental bantamweight title
18Loss16–1–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Osumanu AkabaPTS8Jul 18, 2008 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, England
17Win16–0–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Julio David Roque LerUD12Feb 23, 2008 Flag of South Africa.svg Town Hall, Bloemfontein, South AfricaWon vacant WBA Inter-Continental bantamweight title
16Win15–0–1 Flag of Uganda.svg Abdul Tebazalwa PTS8Nov 30, 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Center, Newham, England
15Win14–0–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Harry RamogoadiPTS8Jun 15, 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sports Centre, Crystal Palace, England
14Win13–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin PowerRTD4 (12), 3:00Jan 26, 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, EnglandRetained Commonwealth bantamweight title
13Win12–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lee Haskins TKO6 (12), 2:56Oct 6, 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, EnglandRetained Commonwealth bantamweight title
12Win11–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin Power TKO9 (12), 1:39Jun 6, 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England Won vacant Commonwealth bantamweight title
11Win10–0–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Lungisa DlaminiUD6May 26, 2006 Flag of South Africa.svg Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
10Win9–0–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Nkosinathi TshinavhePTS10Feb 11, 2006 Flag of South Africa.svg Multi-Purpose Centre, Makhado, South AfricaWon vacant Limpopo bantamweight title
9Win8–0–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Goodman MavusoTKO2 (6)Oct 7, 2005 Flag of South Africa.svg Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
8Win7–0–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Nkosana VaalteinPTS6Jul 29, 2005 Flag of South Africa.svg Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
7Win6–0–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Clement SomersTKO1 (6)Jul 3, 2005 Flag of South Africa.svg Westgate Shopping Mall, Roodepoort, South Africa
6Win5–0–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Kingsley NdouvhadaTKO1 (6)May 27, 2005 Flag of South Africa.svg Orlando Community Hall, Soweto, South Africa
5Draw4–0–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Peter NdouPTS4Feb 4, 2005 Flag of South Africa.svg Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa
4Win4–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Fikile MlonyeniKO3 (4)Jul 17, 2004 Flag of South Africa.svg Highgate Shopping Mall, Johannesburg, South Africa
3Win3–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Tladi ModibeliUD4Jun 16, 2004 Flag of South Africa.svg Sports Centre, Cullinan, South Africa
2Win2–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Tladi ModibeliUD4Feb 7, 2004 Flag of South Africa.svg Carnival City Casino, Brakpan, South Africa
1Win1–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Zukile TokoTKO2 (4)Dec 6, 2003 Flag of South Africa.svg Southern Suburbs Recreation Cent, Johannesburg, South Africa

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  2. ↑ BBC Sport | Power stopped in Commonwealth bid [ permanent dead link ]
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