Zolani Petelo

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Zolani Petelo
Born (1975-09-21) 21 September 1975 (age 50)
Ibhayi, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Other namesTiger
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins17
Wins by KO9
Losses5
Draws2

Zolani Petelo (born 21 September 1975) is a South African former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2005. He held the IBF mini-flyweight title from 1997 to 2000 and challenged for the IBF junior-flyweight title in 2001.

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Professional career

Petelo turned professional in 1993, and accumulated a record of 10–2–2 before receiving his first shot at a world title in 1997.

Mini-flyweight

As a significant underdog, Petelo scored a fourth-round knockout over long reigning IBF mini-flyweight champion, Ratanapol Sor Vorapin, ending the champion's streak of 20 consecutive title fight victories. Petelo successfully defended his title five times against challengers Faisol Akbar, Carmelo Caceres, Eric Jamili, Juanito Rubillar, [1] and Mickey Cantwell. [2] He vacated the title in 2001 in order to move up in weight.

Junior-flyweight

On 29 September 2001, he unsuccessfully challenged IBF junior-flyweight champion, Ricardo López, losing by eighth-round knockout. [3]

Retirement

Following the loss to Lopez, Petelo remained inactive for the following three and a half years.[ citation needed ] In 2005, he returned to the ring against former IBO champion Zolile Mbityi, losing a closely contested eight-round majority decision.[ citation needed ] After suffering another decision loss, Petelo retired from the sport of boxing.[ citation needed ]

Professional boxing record

24 fights17 wins5 losses
By knockout92
By decision83
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Loss17-5-2 Flag of South Africa.svg Nkosana SobethuUD817 Dec 2005 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
23Loss17-4-2 Flag of South Africa.svg Zolile MbityiMD86 May 2005 Flag of South Africa.svg Centenary Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
22Loss17-3-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo Lopez KO8 (12) 1:32 29 Sep 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USFor IBF junior-flyweight title
21Win17-2-2 Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto GomezPTS822 Apr 2001 Flag of South Africa.svg Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
20Win16-2-2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mickey Cantwell TKO8 (12)2 Jun 2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stour Centre, Ashford, South AfricaRetained IBF mini-flyweight title
19Win15-2-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Juanito Rubillar UD123 Dec 1999 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bushfield Leisure Centre, Peterborough, EnglandRetained IBF mini-flyweight title
18Win14-2-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Eric Jamili KO1 (12) 1:2129 May 1999 Flag of South Africa.svg Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South AfricaRetained IBF mini-flyweight title
17Win13-2-2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Carmelo CaceresTKO7 (12)4 Jul 1998 Flag of South Africa.svg Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South AfricaRetained IBF mini-flyweight title
16Win12-2-2 Flag of Indonesia.svg Faisol AkbarSD1221 Mar 1998 Flag of South Africa.svg Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South AfricaRetained IBF mini-flyweight title
15Win11-2-2 Flag of Thailand.svg Ratanapol Sor Vorapin TKO4 (12) 2:0027 Dec 1997 Flag of Thailand.svg Provincial Military Stadium, Songkhla, ThailandWon IBF mini-flyweight title
14Win10-2-2 Flag of South Africa.svg Mnyamezeli ShoshaKO6 (8)27 Sep 1997 Flag of South Africa.svg Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa
13Loss9-2-2 Flag of South Africa.svg Neo SebokaPTS820 Apr 1997 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
12Loss9-1-2 Flag of South Africa.svg Lindi MemaniKO10 (12)19 Oct 1996 Flag of South Africa.svg Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaFor South African mini-flyweight title
11Win9-0-2 Flag of South Africa.svg Xola MadeKO6 (8)14 Jul 1996 Flag of South Africa.svg Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
10Win8-0-2 Flag of South Africa.svg Mawanda SinekoPTS818 Feb 1996 Flag of South Africa.svg Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa
9Win7-0-2 Flag of South Africa.svg Kholisile NyandaPTS830 Apr 1995 Flag of South Africa.svg Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
8Win6-0-2 Flag of South Africa.svg Xolani SithholeKO2 (6)7 Aug 1994 Flag of South Africa.svg Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
7Draw5-0-2 Flag of South Africa.svg Zolile NgantweniPTS812 Jun 1994 Flag of South Africa.svg Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
6Draw5-0-1 Flag of South Africa.svg Fezile NgaloPTS827 Feb 1994 Flag of South Africa.svg Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
5Win5–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Butana KateTKO5 (6)31 Oct 1993 Flag of South Africa.svg Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
4Win4–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Joseph NimrodPTS65 Sep 1993 Flag of South Africa.svg Iqhayiya Tech School Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
3Win3–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Goodman NketyanaTKO3 (4)4 July 1993 Flag of South Africa.svg Iqhayiya Tech School Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
2Win2–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Sifundo NyokaPTS423 May 1993 Flag of South Africa.svg Iqhayiya Tech School Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
1Win1–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Xola MadePTS43 Apr 1993 Flag of South Africa.svg Centenary Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

See also

References

  1. ↑ "World title fights 1999". Premier Boxing Organisation. Archived from the original on 8 April 2017. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  2. ↑ "Sports Digest", Glasgow Herald , 3 June 2000
  3. ↑ "Lopez keeps title with eighth-round KO". The Times of Northwest Indiana. 30 September 2001. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
Achievements
Preceded by IBF mini-flyweight champion
27 December 1997 – 2 November 2000
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Roberto Carlos Leyva
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