Simpiwe Vetyeka
Simpiwe Vetyeka (born 24 December 1980) is a South African professional boxer. He is a former WBA (Super) and IBO featherweight champion, as well as a former IBO super bantamweight champion.
| Simpiwe Vetyeka | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Simpiwe Vetyeka |
| Nickname(s) | V12 |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 67 1⁄2 in (171 cm) |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | December 24, 1980 Mdantsane, South Africa |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 34 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 4 |
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.[1]
Professional boxing record
| 34 fights | 30 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 18 | 0 |
| By decision | 12 | 4 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 30-4 | |
KO | 8 (12) | 2018-04-06 | |
Won vacant WBO Africa Lightweight title |
| Loss | 29-4 | |
MD | 10 (10) | 2017-10-21 | |
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| Win | 29-3 |  |
UD | 10 (10) | 2016-04-22 | |
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| Win | 28-3 |  |
KO | 4 (12) | 2015-11-28 | |
Retained WBA International Featherweight title |
| Win | 27-3 |  |
UD | 12 (12) | 2014-12-12 | |
Won vacant WBA International Featherweight title |
| Loss | 26-3 |  |
TD | 5 (12) | 2014-05-31 |  |
Lost WBA (Super) Featherweight title |
| Win | 26-2 |  |
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Retained IBO, Won WBA (Super) Featherweight titles |
| Win | 25-2 | |
TKO | 12 (12) | 2013-04-14 | |
Won IBO Featherweight title |
| Win | 24-2 | |
KO | 4 (10) | 2012-12-14 | |
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| Loss | 23-2 | |
SD | 8 (8) | 2012-06-04 | |
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| Win | 23-1 | |
UD | 12 (12) | 2011-07-02 | |
Won WBC International Super bantamweight title |
| Win | 22-1 | |
KO | 3 (6) | 2011-02-25 |  |
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| Win | 21-1 | |
UD | 12 (12) | 2009-07-11 | |
Won IBO Bantamweight title |
| Win | 20-1 | |
TKO | 8 (12) | 2008-08-16 | |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 19-1 | |
UD | 12 (12) | 2008-04-12 | |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 18-1 | |
TKO | 8 (12) | 2007-12-14 | |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 17-1 | |
TKO | 2 (12) | 2007-08-31 | |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Loss | 16-1 | |
UD | 12 (12) | 2007-05-03 | |
For WBC Bantamweight title |
| Win | 16-0 | |
TKO | 4 (12) | 2006-12-09 | |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 15-0 | |
UD | 12 (12) | 2006-07-07 | |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 14-0 | |
TKO | 8 (12) | 2005-12-02 | |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 13-0 | |
TKO | 7 (12) | 2005-08-05 | |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 12-0 | |
TKO | 7 (12) | 2005-05-06 | |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 11-0 | |
UD | 12 (12) | 2005-02-04 | |
Won South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 10-0 | |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2004-10-23 | |
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| Win | 9-0 | |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2004-07-31 | |
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| Win | 8-0 | |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2004-02-21 | |
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| Win | 7-0 | |
PTS | 8 (8) | 2003-12-06 | |
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| Win | 6-0 | |
KO | 2 (6) | 2003-04-05 | |
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| Win | 5-0 | |
KO | 2 (4) | 2002-12-14 | |
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| Win | 4-0 | |
TKO | 3 (4) | 2002-11-30 | |
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| Win | 3-0 | |
KO | 3 (4) | 2002-11-30 | |
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| Win | 2-0 | |
TKO | 4 (4) | 2002-03-24 | |
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| Win | 1-0 | |
PTS | 4 (4) | 2002-01-11 | |
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See also
- List of featherweight boxing champions
References
- Leo Reyes (May 31, 2014). "Nonito Donaire wins technical decision against Simpiwe Vetyeka". Retrieved May 31, 2014.
External links
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor world boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Silence Mabuza |
IBO bantamweight champion July 11, 2009 - 2010 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Vic Darchinyan | ||
| Preceded by Daud Yordan |
IBO featherweight champion April 14, 2013 - 2014 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Lusanda Komanisi | ||
| Major world boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Chris John |
WBA featherweight champion Super title December 6, 2013 - May 31, 2014 |
Succeeded by Nonito Donaire | ||
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