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South African boxer

Simpiwe Vetyeka
BornSimpiwe Vetyeka
(1980-12-24) December 24, 1980 (age 43)
Mdantsane, South Africa
Other namesV12
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Reach171 cm (67 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins30
Wins by KO18
Losses4

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.

Vetyeka's career came to an end after he broke both his legs in a car accident in 2018.

Professional career

Vetyeka vs. John

Vetyeka 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

Vetyeka 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.

Vetyeka vs. Reyes

On 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.

Vetyeka vs. Puente

In 28 November 2015, Vetyeka fought and defeated Rodolfo Puente via a fourth round KO.

Vetyeka vs. Tameda

On 22 April 2016, Vetyeka fought Tsuyoshi Tameda. Vetyeka won the fight via unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record

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

References

  1. Magasela, Bongani. "Ex-champ Vetyeka bemoans BSA refusal to relicence him". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  2. Leo Reyes (31 May 2014). "Nonito Donaire wins technical decision against Simpiwe Vetyeka". Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  3. "Vetyeka vs Reyes - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  4. "Vetyeka vs Puente - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  5. "Vetyeka vs Tameda - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 21 April 2022.

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Sporting positions
Minor world boxing titles
VacantTitle last held bySilence Mabuza IBO bantamweight champion
11 July 2009 - 2010
Vacated 		VacantTitle next held byVic Darchinyan
Preceded byDaud Yordan IBO featherweight champion
14 April 2013 - 2014
Vacated 		VacantTitle next held byLusanda Komanisi
Major world boxing titles
Preceded byChris John WBA featherweight champion
Undisputed title
6 December 2013 - 31 May 2014 		Succeeded byNonito Donaire
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