Tulani Mbenge

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Thulani Mbenge
Born (1991-07-15) 15 July 1991 (age 33)
Mdantsane, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (182 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights24
Wins22
Wins by KO16
Losses2
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Glasgow Welterweight

Thulani Mbenge (born July 15, 1991) is a South African professional boxer. He is the IBO (IBO) welterweight champion since October 2024. As an amateur, he won a bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. [2]

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Amateur career

Mbenge was an outstanding amateur before joining the professional ranks, winning the South African junior welterweight championships in 2010 and 2011, and a bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. [3]

Professional career

As a professional Mbenge has won South African, WBC, IBO and African Boxing Union titles. [4]

Professional boxing record

24 fights22 wins2 losses
By knockout160
By decision62
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win22-2Emmanuel MungandjelaKO3 (10)May 01, 2025Sunbet Arena, Pretoria, South Africa
23Win21–2 Michael McKinson UD12Oct 19, 2024 Copper Box Arena, London, EnglandWon vacant IBO welterweight title
22Win20–2Leandro Ariel FonsecaUD10Mar 02, 2024Olive Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa
21Loss19–2 Souleymane Cissokho UD12Dec 17, 2022Parc des expositions, Nantes, France For vacant WBC Silver welterweight title
20Win19–1Idd PialariTKO2 (10), 1:54Jun 30, 2022The Gallery, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
19Win18–1Jabulani MakhenseTKO3 (12), 2:43Jun 19, 2021Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa

Won WBA Pan African welterweight title

18Win17–1Mziwoxolo NdwayanaKO4 (12), 2:01Dec 18, 2020Memorial Centre, Kagiso, South Africa

Won South Africa welterweight title

17Win16–1Mardochee Kuvesa KatemboUD10Oct 17, 2020Klipspruit Sport Centre, Soweto, South AfricaWon vacant African welterweight title
16Loss15–1 Sebastian Formella UD12Jul 6, 2019CU Arena Neugraben, Hamburg, Germany

Lost IBO welterweight title

15Win15–0 Miguel Vazquez RTD9 (12), 3:00Dec 8, 2018Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa

Retained IBO welterweight title

14Win14–0 Diego Gabriel Chaves TKO7 (12), 0:36Jun 23, 2018Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaWon IBO welterweight title
13Win13–0Diego CruzUD12Mar 3, 2018Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa

Won vacant WBC International welterweight title

12Win12–0Mziwoxolo NdwayanaUD12Sep 9, 2017Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa

Retained South Africa Welterweight title

11Win11–0Jay Ar InsonUD8Jun 10, 2017Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
10Win10–0Shaun NessTKO7 (12)Apr 23, 2017Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa

Won South Africa welterweight title

9Win9–0Ntuthuko MemelaTKO3 (8)Feb 4, 2017Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
8Win8–0Eric Kapia MukadiTKO4 (10), 2:05Dec 1, 2016Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
7Win7–0Zenzile NtanziTKO1 (6)Jul 24, 2016Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
6Win6–0Maiala AntonioTKO1 (6)Apr 23, 2016Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
5Win5–0Andile MabilisaKO1 (4)Feb 7, 2017Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
4Win4–0Xolani MgidiTKO1 (4)Oct 14, 2015Barnyard Theatre, Rivonia, Johannesburg, South Africa
3Win3–0Thabo MnguniTKO2 (4)Oct 4, 2015Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
2Win2–0Vusi BilankuluTKO1 (4)Jul 29, 2015Presley's Nightclub, Pretoria, South Africa
1Win1–0Makhosonke AbrahamsKO1 (4)May 16, 2015International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa

References

  1. ↑ "Boxing record for Thulani Mbenge". BoxRec .
  2. ↑ "Glasgow 2014 Boxing". Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014. Archived from the original on 9 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "South African welterweight champion Thulani Mbenge returns to action after being out of the ring for a year". Boxing Africa. 25 June 2022.
  4. ↑ "Thulani Mbenge". Champion.info.
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