Simpiwe Vetyeka (born 24 December 1980) is a South African professional boxer. He is a former WBA (Undisputed) and IBO featherweight champion, as well as a former IBO super bantamweight champion.
Simpiwe Vetyeka | |
|---|---|
| Born | Simpiwe Vetyeka December 24, 1980 Mdantsane, South Africa |
| Other names | V12 |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Reach | 171 cm (67 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 34 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 4 |
Vetyeka's career came to an end after he broke both his legs in a car accident in 2018.[1]
Professional career
editVetyeka vs. John
editVetyeka won the WBA Super World featherweight title by defeating Chris John on December 6, 2013, when John retired on his stool after the sixth of twelve rounds. Vetyeka's IBO featherweight title was also on the line. It was John's first professional loss and brought his ten-year WBA title reign to an end, sending him into retirement.
Vetyeka vs. Donaire
editVetyeka fought Filipino Nonito Donaire for the WBA (Super) featherweight title on May 31, 2014 at The Venetian Macao Hotel & Resort's Cotai Arena in Macau of the Special administrative regions in China. Vetyeka was dropped by Donaire in the fourth round after landing his signature left hook. The fight was stopped seconds after the bell for the fifth round rang due to a cut on Donaire's left eye from an accidental headbutt. Vetyeka lost the bout via unanimous technical decision.[2]
Vetyeka vs. Reyes
editOn 12 December 2014, Vetyeka faced Arturo Santos Reyes. Vetyeka won the fight via unanimous decision, with the judges scoring it 120-108, 119-111 and 118-112 in favor of Vetyeka.[3]
Vetyeka vs. Puente
editIn 28 November 2015, Vetyeka fought and defeated Rodolfo Puente via a fourth round KO.[4]
Vetyeka vs. Tameda
editOn 22 April 2016, Vetyeka fought Tsuyoshi Tameda. Vetyeka won the fight via unanimous decision.[5]
Professional boxing record
edit| 34 fights | 30 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 18 | 0 |
| By decision | 12 | 4 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Win | 30–4 | Thompson Mokwana | KO | 8 (12), 2:21 | 6 Apr 2018 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | Won vacant WBO Africa lightweight title |
| 33 | Loss | 29–4 | Lerato Dlamini | MD | 10 | 21 Oct 2017 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 32 | Win | 29–3 | Tsuyoshi Tameda | UD | 10 | 22 Apr 2016 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | |
| 31 | Win | 28–3 | Rodolfo Puente | KO | 4 (12) | 28 Nov 2015 | Selbourne Park, East London, South Africa | Retained WBA International featherweight title |
| 30 | Win | 27–3 | Arturo Santos Reyes | UD | 12 | 12 Dec 2014 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | Won vacant WBA International featherweight title |
| 29 | Loss | 26–3 | Nonito Donaire | TD | 5 (12), 0:01 | 31 May 2014 | Cotai Arena, Macao | Lost WBA (Undisputed) featherweight title |
| 28 | Win | 26–2 | Chris John | RTD | 6 (12), 3:00 | 6 Dec 2013 | Metro City, Northbridge, Western Australia, Australia | Retained IBO featherweight title; Won WBA (Undisputed) featherweight title |
| 27 | Win | 25–2 | Daud Yordan | TKO | 12 (12), 2:12 | 14 Apr 2013 | Indoor Tennis Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia | Won IBO featherweight title |
| 26 | Win | 24–2 | Sibusiso Khumalo | KO | 4 (10) | 14 Dec 2012 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa | |
| 25 | Loss | 23–2 | Klaas Mboyane | SD | 8 | 4 Jun 2012 | Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Giovanni Caro | UD | 12 | 2 Jul 2011 | Plaza de Toros Fermin Rivera, San Luis Potosi, Mexico | Won WBC International super-bantamweight title |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Roberto Carlos Leyva | KO | 3 (6), 2:32 | 25 Feb 2011 | Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Eric Barcelona | UD | 12 | 11 Jul 2009 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gautent, South Africa | Won IBO bantamweight title |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Nkosinathi Tshinavhe | TKO | 8 (12), 2:26 | 16 Aug 2008 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa | Retained South African bantamweight title |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Nkqubela Gwazela | UD | 12 | 12 Apr 2008 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, North-West, South Africa | Retained South African bantamweight title |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | Lubabalo Msuthu | TKO | 8 (12), 1:22 | 14 Dec 2007 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | Retained South African bantamweight title |
| 18 | Win | 17–1 | Ebenezer Tumane | TKO | 2 (12), 0:46 | 31 Aug 2007 | James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp, North-West, South Africa | Retained South African bantamweight title |
| 17 | Loss | 16–1 | Hozumi Hasegawa | UD | 12 | 3 May 2007 | Ariake Coliseum, Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan | For WBC bantamweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Sakhumzi Bongwana | TKO | 4 (12), 0:46 | 9 Dec 2006 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, South Africa | Retained South African bantamweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Siyabonga Nyanga | UD | 12 | 7 Jul 2006 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | Retained South African bantamweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Wendy Mackenzie | TKO | 8 (12), 1:46 | 2 Dec 2005 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | Retained South African bantamweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Sakhumzi Bongwana | TKO | 7 (12), 2:35 | 5 Aug 2005 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | Retained South African bantamweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Luthando Maqolo | TKO | 7 (12), 2:02 | 6 May 2005 | Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth | Retained South African bantamweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Khulile Makeba | UD | 12 | 4 Feb 2005 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa | Won South African bantamweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Mzimkhulu Funde | PTS | 6 | 23 Oct 2004 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Bonile Ngcingane | PTS | 6 | 31 Jul 2004 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Zilindile Kafatyi | PTS | 6 | 21 Feb 2004 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Siyabulela Ziqula | PTS | 8 | 6 Dec 2003 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Mlungiseleli Jambela | KO | 2 (6) | 5 Apr 2003 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Phillip Stelle | KO | 2 (4) | 14 Dec 2002 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Yongama Jezile | TKO | 3 (4) | 30 Nov 2002 | Transkei University Atlanta Hall, Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Sithembile Mangweni | KO | 3 (4) | 18 Aug 2002 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, South Africa | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Msitheli Gxalathana | TKO | 4 (4) | 24 Mar 2002 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, South Africa | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Lundi Mbozi | PTS | 4 | 11 Jan 2002 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Magasela, Bongani. "Ex-champ Vetyeka bemoans BSA refusal to relicence him". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ Leo Reyes (31 May 2014). "Nonito Donaire wins technical decision against Simpiwe Vetyeka". Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ "Vetyeka vs Reyes - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "Vetyeka vs Puente - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "Vetyeka vs Tameda - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Simpiwe Vetyeka from BoxRec (registration required)
- Simpiwe Vetyeka - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live