Mzonke Fana
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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
| 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 AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost South African lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 50 | Loss | 38–12 | Howik Bebraham | UD | 8 (8) | 2017-03-04 | ASV Halle, Dachau, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 49 | Loss | 38–11 | Emmanuel Tagoe | UD | 12 (12) | 2016-12-02 | Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra, GhanaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant IBO lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 48 | Loss | 38–10 | Terry Flanagan | UD | 12 (12) | 2016-07-16 | Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBO lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 47 | Win | 38–9 | Vusumzi Bokolo | TKO | 7 (12) | 2016-03-11 | Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained South African lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 46 | Win | 37–9 | Xolani Mcotheli | RTD | 8 (12) | 2015-12-18 | Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Loss | 36–9 | Hedi Slimani | UD | 12 (12) | 2015-11-11 | Zwevezele, BelgiumScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant ABU lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 44 | Win | 36–8 | Sipho Taliwe | PTS | 12 (12) | 2015-10-16 | Orient Theatre, East London, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant South African lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 43 | Win | 35–8 | Said Zungu | UD | 10 (10) | 2015-08-28 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant WBF International lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 42 | Loss | 34–8 | Xolisani Ndongeni | MD | 12 (12) | 2015-06-06 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 41 | Win | 34–7 | Koos Sibiya | SD | 12 (12) | 2015-03-22 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant WBF Intercontinental super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 40 | Win | 33–7 | Themba Tshicila | TKO | 2 (12) | 2014-04-26 | Tsolo Junction Hall, Qumbu, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 39 | Loss | 32–7 | Edis Tatli | UD | 12 (12) | 2013-12-07 | Barona Areena, Espoo, FinlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 38 | Win | 32–6 | Takalani Ndlovu | UD | 12 (12) | 2013-09-21 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 37 | Loss | 31–6 | Paulus Moses | TKO | 4 (12) | 2013-03-02 | Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBO International lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 36 | Loss | 31–5 | Sipho Taliwe | UD | 12 (12) | 2012-09-22 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC International super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 35 | Win | 31–4 | Vuyani Masondo | TKO | 6 (8) | 2012-06-23 | New Way Sports Arena, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 34 | Win | 30–4 | Cassius Baloyi | UD | 12 (12) | 2010-09-01 | Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant IBF super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 33 | Win | 29–4 | Jasper Seroka | TKO | 6 (12) | 2009-07-31 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 32 | Win | 28–4 | Victor Manon | TKO | 3 (8) | 2008-08-29 | Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 31 | Loss | 27–4 | Cassius Baloyi | MD | 12 (12) | 2008-04-12 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost IBF super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 30 | Win | 27–3 | Javier Osvaldo Alvarez | KO | 9 (12) | 2007-08-31 | James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 29 | Win | 26–3 | Malcolm Klassen | SD | 12 (12) | 2007-04-20 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won IBF super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 28 | Win | 25–3 | Roberto David Arrieta | UD | 12 (12) | 2006-12-08 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 27 | Win | 24–3 | Jack Asis | UD | 10 (10) | 2006-06-30 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Win | 23–3 | JR Sollano | KO | 4 (10) | 2005-12-09 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Loss | 22–3 | Marco Antonio Barrera | KO | 2 (12) | 2005-04-09 | Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 24 | Win | 22–2 | Randy Suico | SD | 12 (12) | 2004-05-28 | Orlando Community Center, Soweto, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 23 | Win | 21–2 | Cristian Sebastian Paz | RTD | 5 (10) | 2004-02-13 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 20–2 | Elvis Makama | UD | 12 (12) | 2003-10-03 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC International super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 21 | Win | 19–2 | Yuriy Voronin | UD | 10 (10) | 2003-07-18 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Win | 18–2 | László Bognár | TKO | 4 (12) | 2003-04-25 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC International super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 19 | Win | 17–2 | Khululekile Sibeko | KO | 7 (12) | 2003-01-24 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained South African super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 18 | Win | 16–2 | Eric Odumase | TKO | 10 (12) | 2002-11-15 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBC International super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 17 | Win | 15–2 | Ali Funeka | UD | 12 (12) | 2002-07-12 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained South African super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 16 | Win | 14–2 | Patrick Malinga | TKO | 2 (12) | 2001-11-16 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant WBC International super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 15 | Win | 13–2 | Wiseman Jim | KO | 12 (12) | 2001-04-01 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained South African super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 14 | Win | 12–2 | Irvin Buhlalu | UD | 12 (12) | 2000-08-06 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained South African super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 13 | Win | 11–2 | Irvin Buhlalu | UD | 12 (12) | 2000-02-06 | Oliver Thambo Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained South African super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 12 | Loss | 10–2 | Dean Pithie | UD | 12 (12) | 1999-12-14 | Ryton Sports Connexion, Coventry, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC International super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Sakhumzi Magxwalisa | PTS | 12 (12) | 1999-07-25 | New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained South African super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Matthews Zulu | PTS | 12 (12) | 1999-03-14 | New Way Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant South African super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 9 | Loss | 8–1 | Mkhuseli Kondile | SD | 12 (12) | 1997-11-09 | Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For South African super-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Madose Ngozi | TKO | 5 (8) | 1996-08-25 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Vusumzi Saule | PTS | 6 (6) | 1996-07-21 | Wynberg Military Sports Centre, Cape Town, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Abram Mlandu | PTS | 6 (6) | 1996-05-12 | Kimberley by Night Hotel, Kimberley, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Nkosana Tywakadi | TKO | 2 (6) | 1995-09-09 | Mfuleni Hall, Khayelitsha, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Luvuyo Mngambi | PTS | 6 (6) | 1995-05-21 | Lentegeur Civic Centre, Cape Town, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Thamsanqa Majaja | PTS | 4 (4) | 1994-10-23 | Goodwood Showgrounds, Cape Town, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Nkosana Tywakadi | PTS | 4 (4) | 1994-05-15 | Langa Civic Hall, Cape Town, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Siyabulela Manikevane | PTS | 4 (4) | 1994-03-06 | Transnet Civic Hall, Philippi, Cape Town, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
See also
References
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| Vacant Title last held by Sakhumzi Magxwalisa
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South African super-featherweight champion 14 March 1999 – 2003 Vacated Template:S-ttl/check |
Vacant Title next held by Ali Funeka
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| Vacant Title last held by Phillip N'dou
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WBC International super-featherweight champion 16 November 2001 – 2003 Vacated Template:S-ttl/check |
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WBF Intercontinental super-featherweight champion 22 March 2015 – 2015 Vacated Template:S-ttl/check |
Vacant Title next held by Oscar Chauke
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WBF International lightweight champion 28 August 2015 – 2015 Vacated Template:S-ttl/check |
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