Mzonke Fana
South African boxer
- Super featherweight
- Lightweight
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 |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 16 | 2 |
| By decision | 22 | 11 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Loss | 38–13 | Thompson Mokwana | UD | 12 (12) | 2017-06-16 | Turffontein Racecourse, Johannesburg, South Africa | Lost South African lightweight title |
| 50 | Loss | 38–12 | Howik Bebraham | UD | 8 (8) | 2017-03-04 | ASV Halle, Dachau, Germany | |
| 49 | Loss | 38–11 | Emmanuel Tagoe | UD | 12 (12) | 2016-12-02 | Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, Ghana | For vacant IBO lightweight title |
| 48 | Loss | 38–10 | Terry Flanagan | UD | 12 (12) | 2016-07-16 | Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff, Wales | For WBO lightweight title |
| 47 | Win | 38–9 | Vusumzi Bokolo | TKO | 7 (12) | 2016-03-11 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | Retained South African lightweight title |
| 46 | Win | 37–9 | Xolani Mcotheli | RTD | 8 (12) | 2015-12-18 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | |
| 45 | Loss | 36–9 | Hedi Slimani | UD | 12 (12) | 2015-11-11 | Zwevezele, Belgium | For vacant ABU lightweight title |
| 44 | Win | 36–8 | Sipho Taliwe | PTS | 12 (12) | 2015-10-16 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa | Won vacant South African lightweight title |
| 43 | Win | 35–8 | Said Zungu | UD | 10 (10) | 2015-08-28 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa | Won vacant WBF International lightweight title |
| 42 | Loss | 34–8 | Xolisani Ndongeni | MD | 12 (12) | 2015-06-06 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | |
| 41 | Win | 34–7 | Koos Sibiya | SD | 12 (12) | 2015-03-22 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa | Won vacant WBF Intercontinental super-featherweight title |
| 40 | Win | 33–7 | Themba Tshicila | TKO | 2 (12) | 2014-04-26 | Tsolo Junction Hall, Qumbu, South Africa | |
| 39 | Loss | 32–7 | Edis Tatli | UD | 12 (12) | 2013-12-07 | Barona Areena, Espoo, Finland | |
| 38 | Win | 32–6 | Takalani Ndlovu | UD | 12 (12) | 2013-09-21 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa | |
| 37 | Loss | 31–6 | Paulus Moses | TKO | 4 (12) | 2013-03-02 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia | For WBO International lightweight title |
| 36 | Loss | 31–5 | Sipho Taliwe | UD | 12 (12) | 2012-09-22 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa | For WBC International super-featherweight title |
| 35 | Win | 31–4 | Vuyani Masondo | TKO | 6 (8) | 2012-06-23 | New Way Sports Arena, Khayelitsha, South Africa | |
| 34 | Win | 30–4 | Cassius Baloyi | UD | 12 (12) | 2010-09-01 | Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa | Won vacant IBF super-featherweight title |
| 33 | Win | 29–4 | Jasper Seroka | TKO | 6 (12) | 2009-07-31 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 32 | Win | 28–4 | Victor Manon | TKO | 3 (8) | 2008-08-29 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa | |
| 31 | Loss | 27–4 | Cassius Baloyi | MD | 12 (12) | 2008-04-12 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa | Lost IBF super-featherweight title |
| 30 | Win | 27–3 | Javier Osvaldo Alvarez | KO | 9 (12) | 2007-08-31 | James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp, South Africa | Retained IBF super-featherweight title |
| 29 | Win | 26–3 | Malcolm Klassen | SD | 12 (12) | 2007-04-20 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Won IBF super-featherweight title |
| 28 | Win | 25–3 | Roberto David Arrieta | UD | 12 (12) | 2006-12-08 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 27 | Win | 24–3 | Jack Asis | UD | 10 (10) | 2006-06-30 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| 26 | Win | 23–3 | JR Sollano | KO | 4 (10) | 2005-12-09 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | |
| 25 | Loss | 22–3 | Marco Antonio Barrera | KO | 2 (12) | 2005-04-09 | Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S. | For WBC super-featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 22–2 | Randy Suico | SD | 12 (12) | 2004-05-28 | Orlando Community Center, Soweto, South Africa | |
| 23 | Win | 21–2 | Cristian Sebastian Paz | RTD | 5 (10) | 2004-02-13 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | |
| 22 | Win | 20–2 | Elvis Makama | UD | 12 (12) | 2003-10-03 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained WBC International super-featherweight title |
| 21 | Win | 19–2 | Yuriy Voronin | UD | 10 (10) | 2003-07-18 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | |
| 20 | Win | 18–2 | László Bognár | TKO | 4 (12) | 2003-04-25 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa | Retained WBC International super-featherweight title |
| 19 | Win | 17–2 | Khululekile Sibeko | KO | 7 (12) | 2003-01-24 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title |
| 18 | Win | 16–2 | Eric Odumase | TKO | 10 (12) | 2002-11-15 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa | Retained WBC International super-featherweight title |
| 17 | Win | 15–2 | Ali Funeka | UD | 12 (12) | 2002-07-12 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title |
| 16 | Win | 14–2 | Patrick Malinga | TKO | 2 (12) | 2001-11-16 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Won vacant WBC International super-featherweight title |
| 15 | Win | 13–2 | Wiseman Jim | KO | 12 (12) | 2001-04-01 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title |
| 14 | Win | 12–2 | Irvin Buhlalu | UD | 12 (12) | 2000-08-06 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title |
| 13 | Win | 11–2 | Irvin Buhlalu | UD | 12 (12) | 2000-02-06 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title |
| 12 | Loss | 10–2 | Dean Pithie | UD | 12 (12) | 1999-12-14 | Ryton Sports Connexion, Coventry, England, U.K. | For WBC International super-featherweight title |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Sakhumzi Magxwalisa | PTS | 12 (12) | 1999-07-25 | New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Retained South African super-featherweight title |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Matthews Zulu | PTS | 12 (12) | 1999-03-14 | New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | Won vacant South African super-featherweight title |
| 9 | Loss | 8–1 | Mkhuseli Kondile | SD | 12 (12) | 1997-11-09 | Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town, South Africa | For South African super-featherweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Madose Ngozi | TKO | 5 (8) | 1996-08-25 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South Africa | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Vusumzi Saule | PTS | 6 (6) | 1996-07-21 | Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Abram Mlandu | PTS | 6 (6) | 1996-05-12 | Kimberley by Night Hotel, Kimberley, South Africa | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Nkosana Tywakadi | TKO | 2 (6) | 1995-09-09 | Mfuleni Hall, Khayelitsha, South Africa | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Luvuyo Mngambi | PTS | 6 (6) | 1995-05-21 | Lentegeur Civic Centre, Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Thamsanqa Majaja | PTS | 4 (4) | 1994-10-23 | Goodwood Showgrounds, Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Nkosana Tywakadi | PTS | 4 (4) | 1994-05-15 | Langa Civic Hall, Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Siyabulela Manikevane | PTS | 4 (4) | 1994-03-06 | Transnet Civic Hall, Philippi, Cape Town, South Africa |
See also
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References
External links
- Boxing record for Mzonke Fana from BoxRec (registration required)
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Sakhumzi Magxwalisa | South African super-featherweight champion 14 March 1999 – 2003 Vacated | Vacant Title next held by Ali Funeka | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Phillip N'dou | WBC International super-featherweight champion 16 November 2001 – 2003 Vacated | Vacant Title next held by Erik Morales | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Sebastien Cornu | WBF Intercontinental super-featherweight champion 22 March 2015 – 2015 Vacated | Vacant Title next held by Oscar Chauke | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Vusumzi Tyatyeka | WBF International lightweight champion 28 August 2015 – 2015 Vacated | Vacant Title next held by Jean Moraiti | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Xolisani Ndongeni | South African lightweight champion 16 October 2015 – 16 June 2017 | Succeeded by Thomson Mokwana | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by | IBF super-featherweight champion 20 April 2007 – 12 April 2008 | Succeeded by | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Robert Guerrero | IBF super-featherweight champion 1 September 2010 – 19 May 2011 Stripped | Vacant Title next held by Juan Carlos Salgado | ||
