Mzonke Fana

Mzonke Fana (born 29 October 1973 in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, South Africa) is a professional boxer and a former two-time International Boxing Federation champion.

Mzonke Fana
Fana in Espoo (December 2013)
Statistics
Real nameMzonke Fana
Nickname(s)The Rose of Khayelitsha
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Nationality South African
Born (1973-10-29) 29 October 1973
Qumbu, South Africa
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins38
Wins by KO16
Losses13

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 World 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
Professional record summary
51 fights 38 wins 13 losses
By knockout 16 2
By decision 22 11
Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Loss 38-13 Thompson Mokwana UD 12 (12) 2017-06-16 Turfontein Race Course, Johannesburg Lost South African Lightweight Title
Loss 38-12 Howik Bebraham UD 8 (8) 2017-03-04 ASV Halle, Dachau
Loss 38-11 Emmanuel Tagoe UD 12 (12) 2016-12-02 Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra For vacant IBO Lightweight Title
Loss 38-10 Terry Flanagan UD 12 (12) 2016-07-16 Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff For WBO Lightweight Title
Win 38-9 Vusumzi Bokolo TKO 7 (12) 2016-03-11 Orient Theatre, East London Retained South African Lightweight Title
Win 37-9 Xolani Mcotheli RTD 8 (12) 2015-12-18 Orient Theatre, East London
Loss 36-9 Hedi Slimani UD 12 (12) 2015-11-11 Zwevezele For vacant ABU Lightweight Title
Win 36-8 Sipho Taliwe PTS 12 (12) 2015-10-16 Orient Theatre, East London Won vacant South African Lightweight Title
Win 35-8 Said Zungu UD 10 (10) 2015-08-28 Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda Won vacant WBF International Lightweight Title
Loss 34-8 Xolisani Ndongeni MD 12 (12) 2015-06-06 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park For vacant WBA Pan African Lightweight Title
Win 34-7 Koos Sibiya SD 12 (12) 2015-03-22 Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane
Win 33-7 Themba Tshicila TKO 2 (12) 2014-04-26 Tsolo Junction Hall, Qumbu
Loss 32-7 Edis Tatli UD 12 (12) 2013-12-07 Espoo Metro Areena, Espoo Won WBA Inter-Continental Lightweight Title
Win 32-6 Takalani Ndlovu UD 12 (12) 2013-09-21 Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane Won WBA Pan African Super Featherweight Title
Loss 31-6 Paulus Moses TKO 4 (12) 2013-03-02 Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek For WBO International Lightweight Title
Loss 31-5 Sipho Taliwe UD 12 (12) 2012-09-22 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park For WBC International Super Featherweight Title
Win 31-4 Vuyani Masondo TKO 6 (8) 2012-06-23 New Way Sports Arena, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
Win 30-4 Cassius Baloyi UD 12 (12) 2010-09-01 Carnival City, Brakpan Won vacant IBF Super Featherweight Title
Win 29-4 Jasper Seroka TKO 6 (12) 2009-07-31 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg
Win 28-4 Victor Manon TKO 3 (8) 2008-08-29 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal
Loss 27-4 Cassius Baloyi MD 12 (12) 2008-04-12 North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng Lost IBF Super Featherweight Title
Win 27-3 Javier Osvaldo Alvarez KO 9 (12) 2007-08-31 James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp Retained IBF Super Featherweight Title
Win 26-3 Malcolm Klassen SD 12 (12) 2007-04-20 Oliver Tambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town Won IBF Super Featherweight Title
Win 25-3 Roberto David Arrieta UD 12 (12) 2006-12-08 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg
Win 24-3 Jack Asis UD 10 (10) 2006-06-30 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg
Win 23-3 JR Sollano KO 4 (10) 2005-12-09 Oliver Tambo Sport Centre, Khayelitsha
Loss 22-3 Marco Antonio Barrera KO 2 (12) 2005-04-09 Don Haskins Center, El Paso For WBC Super Featherweight Title
Win 22-2 Randy Suico SD 12 (12) 2004-05-28 Orlando Community Center, Soweto
Win 21-2 Cristian Sebastian Paz RTD 5 (10) 2004-02-13 Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
Win 20-2 Elvis Makama UD 12 (12) 2003-10-03 Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town Retained WBC International Super Featherweight Title
Win 19-2 Yuriy Voronin UD 10 (10) 2003-07-18 Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town
Win 18-2 László Bognár TKO 4 (12) 2003-04-25 Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda Retained WBC International Super Featherweight Title
Win 17-2 Khululekile Sibeko KO 7 (12) 2003-01-24 Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town Retained South African Super Featherweight Title
Win 16-2 Eric Odumase TKO 10 (12) 2002-11-15 Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda Retained WBC International Super Featherweight Title
Win 15-2 Ali Funeka UD 12 (12) 2002-07-12 Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town Retained South African Super Featherweight Title
Win 14-2 Patrick Malinga TKO 2 (12) 2001-11-16 Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town Won WBC International Super Featherweight Title
Win 13-2 Wiseman Jim KO 12 (12) 2001-04-01 Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town Retained South African Super Featherweight Title
Win 12-2 Irvin Buhlalu UD 12 (12) 2000-08-06 Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town Retained South African Super Featherweight Title
Win 11-2 Irvin Buhlalu UD 12 (12) 2000-02-06 Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town Retained South African Super Featherweight Title
Loss 10-2 Dean Pithie UD 12 (12) 1999-12-14 Ryton Sports Connexion, Coventry For WBC International Super Featherweight Title
Win 10-1 Sakhumzi Magxwalisa PTS 12 (12) 1999-07-25 New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town Retained South African Super Featherweight Title
Win 9-1 Matthews Zulu PTS 12 (12) 1999-03-14 New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, Cape Town Won vacant South African Super Featherweight Title
Loss 8-1 Mkhuseli Kondile SD 12 (12) 1997-11-09 Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town For South African Super Featherweight Title
Win 8-0 Madose Ngozi TKO 5 (8) 1996-08-25 Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London
Win 7-0 Vusumzi Saule PTS 6 (6) 1996-07-21 Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town
Win 6-0 Abram Mlandu PTS 6 (6) 1996-05-12 Kimberley by Night Hotel, Kimberley
Win 5-0 Nkosana Tywakadi TKO 2 (6) 1995-09-09 Mfuleni Hall, Khayalitsha, Cape Town
Win 4-0 Luvuyo Mngambi PTS 6 (6) 1995-05-21 Lentegeur Civic Centre, Cape Town
Win 3-0 Thamsanqa Majaja PTS 4 (4) 1994-10-23 Goodwood Showgrounds, Cape Town
Win 2-0 Nkosana Tywakadi PTS 4 (4) 1994-05-15 Langa Civic Hall, Cape Town
Win 1-0 Siyabulela Manikevane PTS 4 (4) 1994-03-06 Transnet Civic Hall, Philippi, Cape Town Professional debut
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See also
  • List of super-featherweight boxing champions

References
  1. "Barrera eases to Fana knockout". BBC. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  2. "Terry Flanagan outpoints Mzonke Fana to retain world title". Sky sports. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
Achievements
Preceded by
Malcolm Klassen		 IBF super–featherweight champion
20 April 2007 – 12 April 2008		 Succeeded by
Cassius Baloyi
Vacant
Title last held by
Robert Guerrero		 IBF super–featherweight champion
1 September 2010 – 2011
Stripped		 Vacant
Title next held by
Juan Carlos Salgado
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