Mzonke Fana (born 29 October 1973) is a professional boxer. He held the IBF super featherweight title twice between 2007 and 2010, and challenged twice for other world titles.
Mzonke Fana | |
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 Fana in Espoo (December 2013) | |
| Born | Mzonke Fana 29 October 1973 Qumbu, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | The Rose of Khayelitsha |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51 |
| Wins | 38 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 13 |
Professional career edit
Super featherweight edit
Known as "The Rose of Khayelitsha", he was a virtual unknown in the boxing world until he challenged and defeated Malcolm Klassen for the IBF Super featherweight title in 2007. Prior to that victory, he was knocked out on 9 April 2005 by future Hall of Famer Marco Antonio Barrera in the second round for the WBC Super featherweight title in his first world title challenge.[1]
Lightweight edit
On 7 December 2013, he fought upcoming fighter Edis Tatli for the WBA Inter-Continental Lightweight Title at the Barona Areena in Espoo, Finland, but lost via unanimous decision. He fought Terry Flanagan for the WBO Lightweight Title and lost via unanimous decision.[2]
Professional boxing record edit
| 51 fights | 38 wins | 13 losses |
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| By knockout | 16 | 2 |
| By decision | 22 | 11 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 38-13 |  Thompson Mokwana
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UD | 12 (12) | 2017-06-16 | Turfontein Race Course, Johannesburg
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Lost South African Lightweight Title |
| Loss | 38-12 |  Howik Bebraham
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UD | 8 (8) | 2017-03-04 | ASV Halle, Dachau
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| Loss | 38-11 |  Emmanuel Tagoe
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UD | 12 (12) | 2016-12-02 | Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra
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For vacant IBO Lightweight Title |
| Loss | 38-10 |  Terry Flanagan
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UD | 12 (12) | 2016-07-16 | Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff
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For WBO Lightweight Title |
| Win | 38-9 | Vusumzi Bokolo
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TKO | 7 (12) | 2016-03-11 | Orient Theatre, East London
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Retained South African Lightweight Title |
| Win | 37-9 | Xolani Mcotheli
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RTD | 8 (12) | 2015-12-18 | Orient Theatre, East London
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| Loss | 36-9 |  Hedi Slimani
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UD | 12 (12) | 2015-11-11 |  Zwevezele
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For vacant ABU Lightweight Title |
| Win | 36-8 | Sipho Taliwe
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PTS | 12 (12) | 2015-10-16 | Orient Theatre, East London
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Won vacant South African Lightweight Title |
| Win | 35-8 |  Said Zungu
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UD | 10 (10) | 2015-08-28 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda
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Won vacant WBF International Lightweight Title |
| Loss | 34-8 | Xolisani Ndongeni
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MD | 12 (12) | 2015-06-06 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
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For vacant WBA Pan African Lightweight Title |
| Win | 34-7 | Koos Sibiya
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SD | 12 (12) | 2015-03-22 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane
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| Win | 33-7 | Themba Tshicila
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TKO | 2 (12) | 2014-04-26 | Tsolo Junction Hall, Qumbu
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| Loss | 32-7 |  Edis Tatli
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UD | 12 (12) | 2013-12-07 | Espoo Metro Areena, Espoo
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For WBA Inter-Continental Lightweight Title |
| Win | 32-6 | Takalani Ndlovu
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UD | 12 (12) | 2013-09-21 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane
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Won WBA Pan African Super Featherweight Title |
| Loss | 31-6 |  Paulus Moses
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TKO | 4 (12) | 2013-03-02 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek
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For WBO International Lightweight Title |
| Loss | 31-5 | Sipho Taliwe
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UD | 12 (12) | 2012-09-22 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
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For WBC International Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 31-4 | Vuyani Masondo
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TKO | 6 (8) | 2012-06-23 | New Way Sports Arena, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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| Win | 30-4 | Cassius Baloyi
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UD | 12 (12) | 2010-09-01 | Carnival City, Brakpan
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Won vacant IBF Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 29-4 | Jasper Seroka
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TKO | 6 (12) | 2009-07-31 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg
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| Win | 28-4 |  Victor Manon
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TKO | 3 (8) | 2008-08-29 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
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| Loss | 27-4 | Cassius Baloyi
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MD | 12 (12) | 2008-04-12 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng
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Lost IBF Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 27-3 |  Javier Osvaldo Alvarez
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KO | 9 (12) | 2007-08-31 | James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp
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Retained IBF Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 26-3 | Malcolm Klassen
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SD | 12 (12) | 2007-04-20 | Oliver Tambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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Won IBF Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 25-3 | Roberto David Arrieta
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UD | 12 (12) | 2006-12-08 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg
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| Win | 24-3 | Jack Asis
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UD | 10 (10) | 2006-06-30 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg
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| Win | 23-3 | JR Sollano
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KO | 4 (10) | 2005-12-09 | Oliver Tambo Sport Centre, Khayelitsha
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| Loss | 22-3 |  Marco Antonio Barrera
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KO | 2 (12) | 2005-04-09 |  Don Haskins Center, El Paso
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For WBC Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 22-2 | Randy Suico
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SD | 12 (12) | 2004-05-28 | Orlando Community Center, Soweto
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| Win | 21-2 | Cristian Sebastian Paz
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RTD | 5 (10) | 2004-02-13 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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| Win | 20-2 | Elvis Makama
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UD | 12 (12) | 2003-10-03 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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Retained WBC International Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 19-2 |  Yuriy Voronin
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UD | 10 (10) | 2003-07-18 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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| Win | 18-2 |  László Bognár
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TKO | 4 (12) | 2003-04-25 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda
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Retained WBC International Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 17-2 | Khululekile Sibeko
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KO | 7 (12) | 2003-01-24 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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Retained South African Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 16-2 | Eric Odumase
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TKO | 10 (12) | 2002-11-15 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda
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Retained WBC International Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 15-2 | Ali Funeka
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UD | 12 (12) | 2002-07-12 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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Retained South African Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 14-2 | Patrick Malinga
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TKO | 2 (12) | 2001-11-16 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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Won WBC International Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 13-2 | Wiseman Jim
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KO | 12 (12) | 2001-04-01 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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Retained South African Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 12-2 | Irvin Buhlalu
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UD | 12 (12) | 2000-08-06 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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Retained South African Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 11-2 | Irvin Buhlalu
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UD | 12 (12) | 2000-02-06 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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Retained South African Super Featherweight Title |
| Loss | 10-2 | Dean Pithie
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UD | 12 (12) | 1999-12-14 | Ryton Sports Connexion, Coventry
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For WBC International Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 10-1 | Sakhumzi Magxwalisa
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PTS | 12 (12) | 1999-07-25 | New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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Retained South African Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 9-1 | Matthews Zulu
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PTS | 12 (12) | 1999-03-14 | New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
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Won vacant South African Super Featherweight Title |
| Loss | 8-1 | Mkhuseli Kondile
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SD | 12 (12) | 1997-11-09 | Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town
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For South African Super Featherweight Title |
| Win | 8-0 | Madose Ngozi
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TKO | 5 (8) | 1996-08-25 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London
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| Win | 7-0 | Vusumzi Saule
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PTS | 6 (6) | 1996-07-21 | Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town
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| Win | 6-0 | Abram Mlandu
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PTS | 6 (6) | 1996-05-12 | Kimberley by Night Hotel, Kimberley
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| Win | 5-0 | Nkosana Tywakadi
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TKO | 2 (6) | 1995-09-09 | Mfuleni Hall, Khayalitsha, Cape Town
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| Win | 4-0 | Luvuyo Mngambi
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PTS | 6 (6) | 1995-05-21 | Lentegeur Civic Centre, Cape Town
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| Win | 3-0 | Thamsanqa Majaja
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PTS | 4 (4) | 1994-10-23 | Goodwood Showgrounds, Cape Town
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| Win | 2-0 | Nkosana Tywakadi
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PTS | 4 (4) | 1994-05-15 | Langa Civic Hall, Cape Town
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| Win | 1-0 | Siyabulela Manikevane
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PTS | 4 (4) | 1994-03-06 | Transnet Civic Hall, Philippi, Cape Town
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Professional debut |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Barrera eases to Fana knockout". BBC. 10 April 2005. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
- ^ "Terry Flanagan outpoints Mzonke Fana to retain world title". Sky Sports. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Mzonke Fana from BoxRec (registration required)