Simphiwe Khonco

Simphiwe Khonco is a South African professional boxer who held the IBO minimumweight world championship twice between 2014 and 2019.[1]

Simphiwe Khonco
Statistics
Real nameSimphiwe Khonco
Nickname(s)Chain Reaction
Weight(s)minimumweight
Nationality South African
BornMthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins19
Wins by KO7
Losses6

Khonco lost in a bid for the WBA minimumweight title against Hekkie Budler.[2]

He won and defended the WBA Pan African minimumweight title.[3]

Additionally, Khonco is the South African minimumweight champion.[4]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
25 fights 19 wins 6 losses
By knockout 7 3
By decision 12 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
26 Loss 19-6 (1) Wanheng Menayothin UD 12 Oct 25, 2019 City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand For WBC minimumweight title
25 NC 19–5 (1) Joey Canoy ND 4 (12) Dec 2, 2018 Orient theatre, East London, South Africa Retained IBO minimumweight title
24 Win 19–5 Toto Landero UD 12 Jul 22, 2018 Umtata, Eastern Cape, South Africa Retained IBO minimumweight title
23 Win 18–5 Lito Dante UD 12 Jun 10, 2017 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Retained IBO minimumweight title
22 Win 17–5 Nkosinathi Joyi UD 12 Nov 20, 2016 Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa Retained IBO minimumweight title
21 Win 16–5 Siyabonga Siyo UD 12 Jun 11, 2016 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won vacant IBO minimumweight title
20 Loss 15–5 Hekkie Budler UD 12 Sep 19, 2015 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa For WBA and IBO minimumweight titles
19 Win 15–4 Nhlanhla Ngamntwini KO 4 (12) Dec 15, 2014 Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa Won vacant IBO Inter-Continental minimumweight title
18 Win 14–4 Sibusiso Twani SD 12 Apr 26, 2014 Tsolo Junction Hall, Qumbu, South Africa Retained WBA Pan-African and South African minimumweight titles
17 Win 13–4 Luyanda Nkwankwa PTS 12 Jul 28, 2013 Tsolo Junction Hall, Mthatha, South Africa Retained South African minimumweight title
16 Win 12–4 Khanyakude Mukansi PTS 12 Apr 14, 2013 OR Tambo Hall, Mthatha, South Africa Won vacant WBA Pan African minimumweight title
15 Win 11–4 Zukisani Kwayiba PTS 12 Dec 1, 2012 OR Tambo Hall, Mthatha, South Africa Retained South African minimumweight title
14 Win 10–4 Lutho Nkonki TKO 3 (12) Sep 23, 2012 OR Tambo Hall, Mthatha, South Africa Retained South African minimumweight title
13 Win 9–4 Lutho Nkonki TKO 3 (12) Sep 23, 2012 OR Tambo Hall, Mthatha, South Africa Retained South African minimumweight title
12 Win 8–4 Bongani Mfundisi TKO 7 (12) 1:28 Jun 2, 2012 Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa Won vacant South African minimumweight title
11 Win 7–4 Luyanda Nkwankwa PTS 6 (6) Aug 27, 2011 Dutywa, Eastern Cape, South Africa
1 Win 1–0 Sibusiso Ngqalathi PTS 4 (4) Sep 15, 2007 Mmabatho, North West , South Africa

References
  1. https://www.iboboxing.com/champions.html
  2. "Hekkie Budler Tested Tough, Retains Over Khonco - Boxing News". boxingscene.com.
  3. "Fana retains WBA Pan African title". Boxing News.
  4. "Hekkie faces Khonco at Palace". SuperSport. Retrieved 2015-10-25.


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