Zolani Petelo

Zolani Petelo
Statistics
Real name Zolani Petelo
Nickname(s) Tiger
Weight(s)
Height 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Reach 68 in (173 cm)
Nationality South Africa South African
Born (1975-09-21) 21 September 1975
Ibhayi, South Africa
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights 24
Wins 17
Wins by KO 9
Losses 5
Draws 2

Zolani Petelo (born 21 September 1975) is a retired South African professional boxer who held the IBF minimumweight championship.

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.

Minimumweight

As a significant underdog, Petelo scored a fourth round knockout over long reigning IBF Minimumweight champion Ratanapol Sor Vorapin, ending the Thai champion's streak of 20 consecutive title fight victories. Petelo successfully defended his title 5 times against challengers Faisol Akbar, Carmelo Caceres, Eric Jamili, Juanito Rubillar,[1] and Mickey Cantwell. He vacated the title in 2001 in order to move up in weight.

Light flyweight

On 29 September 2001, Petelo unsuccessfully challenged IBF Light Flyweight champion Ricardo López, losing by 8th round knockout.[2]

Retirement

Following the loss to Lopez, Petelo would remain inactive for the following three and a half years. In 2005, he returned to the ring against former IBO champion Zolile Mbityi, losing a closely contested 8 round majority decision. After suffering another decision loss, Petelo retired from the sport of boxing.

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
24 fights 17 wins 5 losses
By knockout 9 2
By decision 8 3
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
24 Loss 17-5-2 South Africa Nkosana Sobethu UD 8 (8) 2005-12-17 South Africa Orient Theatre, East London
23 Loss 17-4-2 South Africa Zolile Mbityi MD 8 (8) 2005-05-06 South Africa Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth
22 Loss 17-3-2 Mexico Ricardo Lopez KO 8 (12) 2001-09-29 United States Madison Square Garden, New York For IBF Light flyweight Title
21 Win 17-2-2 Mexico Roberto Gomez PTS 8 (8) 2001-04-22 South Africa Carnival City, Brakpan
20 Win 16-2-2 United Kingdom Mickey Cantwell TKO 8 (12) 2000-06-02 United Kingdom Stour Centre, Ashford Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
19 Win 15-2-2 Philippines Juanito Rubillar UD 12 (12) 1999-12-03 United Kingdom Bushfield Leisure Centre, Peterborough Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
18 Win 14-2-2 Philippines Eric Jamili KO 1 (12) 1999-05-29 South Africa Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
17 Win 13-2-2 Philippines Carmelo Caceres TKO 7 (12) 1998-07-04 South Africa Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
16 Win 12-2-2 Indonesia Faisol Akbar SD 12 (12) 1998-03-21 South Africa Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
15 Win 11-2-2 Thailand Ratanapol Sor Vorapin TKO 4 (12) 1997-12-27 Thailand Provincial Military Stadium, Songkhla Won IBF Minimumweight Title
14 Win 10-2-2 South Africa Mnyamezeli Shosha KO 6 (8) 1997-09-27 South Africa Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London
13 Loss 9-2-2 South Africa Neo Seboka PTS 8 (8) 1997-04-20 South Africa Orient Theatre, East London
12 Loss 9-1-2 South Africa Lindi Memani KO 10 (12) 1996-10-19 South Africa Orient Theatre, East London For South African Minimumweight Title
11 Win 9-0-2 South Africa Xola Made KO 6 (8) 1996-07-14 South Africa Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
10 Win 8-0-2 South Africa Mawanda Sineko PTS 8 (8) 1996-02-18 South Africa Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London
9 Win 7-0-2 South Africa Kholisile Nyanda PTS 8 (8) 1995-04-30 South Africa Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth
8 Win 6-0-2 South Africa Xolani Sithhole KO 2 (6) 1994-08-07 South Africa Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
7 Draw 5-0-2 South Africa Zolile Ngantweni PTS 8 (8) 1994-06-12 South Africa Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
6 Draw 5-0-1 South Africa Fezile Ngalo PTS 8 (8) 1994-02-27 South Africa Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
5 Win 5-0 South Africa Butana Kate TKO 5 (6) 1993-10-31 South Africa Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
4 Win 4-0 South Africa Joseph Nimrod PTS 6 (6) 1993-09-05 South Africa Iqhayiya Tech School Hall, Port Elizabeth
3 Win 3-0 South Africa Goodman Nketyana TKO 3 (4) 1993-07-04 South Africa Iqhayiya Tech School Hall, Port Elizabeth
2 Win 2-0 South Africa Sifundo Nyoka PTS 4 (4) 1993-05-23 South Africa Iqhayiya Tech School Hall, Port Elizabeth
1 Win 1-0 South Africa Xola Made PTS 4 (4) 1993-04-03 South Africa Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth Professional debut

See also

References

  1. ↑ "World title fights 1999". Premier Boxing Organisation. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
  2. ↑ "Lopez keeps title with eighth-round KO". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
Achievements
Preceded by
Ratanapol Sor Vorapin		 IBF minimumweight champion
27 December 1997 – 2001
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Roberto Carlos Leyva
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