Mzonke Fana
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 |
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.
Professional career
Super featherweight
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
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
| 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
References
- ^ "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
- Boxing record for Mzonke Fana from BoxRec (registration required)