Simphiwe Khonco

Simphiwe Khonco is a South African professional boxer. He held the IBO mini-flyweight title from 2016 to 2019[1] and challenged for the WBA mini-flyweight title in 2015[2] and the WBC mini-flyweight title in 2019.[3]

Simphiwe Khonco
Statistics
Nickname(s)Chain Reaction
Weight(s)Mini-flyweight
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Reach64 1⁄2 in (164 cm)
NationalitySouth African
BornMthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins19
Wins by KO7
Losses6
No contests1

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

References
  1. Jackson, Ron (23 October 2019). "Wanheng Menayothin defends against Simpiwe Konkco". Super Sport. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  2. "Hekkie Budler Tested Tough, Retains Over Khonco". BoxingScene. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  3. Songalia, Ryan (25 October 2019). "Wanheng Menayothin overpowers Simpiwe Konkco, moves record to 54-0". The Ring. Retrieved 17 August 2020.


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