Moruti Mthalane

Moruti Mthalane (born 6 October 1982) is a South African professional boxer. He is a two-time IBF flyweight champion, having held the title since 2018 and previously from 2009 to 2014. He is also a former IBO flyweight champion, having held the title from 2014 to 2017.

Moruti Mthalane
Statistics
Nickname(s)Babyface
Weight(s)Flyweight
Height5 ft 5 12 in (166 cm)
Reach66 12 in (169 cm)
NationalitySouth African
Born (1982-10-06) 6 October 1982
Gauteng, South Africa
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins39
Wins by KO26
Losses2

Professional career

His professional record includes 41 fights: 39 wins (26 knockouts), and 2 losses. He lives in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. In November 2009 he beat Mexican boxer Julio César Miranda to win the vacant IBF Flyweight title.[1]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
41 fights 39 wins 2 losses
By knockout 26 2
By decision 13 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
41 Win 39–2 Akira Yaegashi TKO 9 (12), 2:54 23 Dec 2019 Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan Retained IBF flyweight title
40 Win 38–2 Masayuki Kuroda UD 12 13 May 2019 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Retained IBF flyweight title
39 Win 37–2 Masahiro Sakamoto TKO 10 (12) 31 Dec 2018 Wynn Palace, Macau, SAR Retained IBF flyweight title
38 Win 36–2 Muhammad Waseem UD 12 15 Jul 2018 Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Won vacant IBF flyweight title
37 Win 35–2 Ardin Diale TKO 2 (12) 27 Oct 2017 Convention Centre, Mmabatho, South Africa Won vacant IBF International flyweight title
36 Win 34–2 Isaac Quaye TKO 2 (10) 24 Sep 2017 Ramosa Community Hall, Mohlakeng, South Africa
35 Win 33–2 Genisis Libranza KO 4 (12) 28 Apr 2017 Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa Retained IBO flyweight title
34 Win 32–2 Renz Rosia TKO 9 (12) 15 Dec 2015 Olive Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa Retained IBO flyweight title
33 Win 31–2 Odilon Zaleta UD 12 26 Oct 2014 International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa Retained IBO flyweight title
32 Win 30–2 Jether Oliva SD 12 15 Mar 2014 International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa Won vacant IBO flyweight title
31 Win 29–2 Ricardo Núñez TKO 8 (12), 2:41 1 Sep 2012 Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama Retained IBF flyweight title
30 Win 28–2 Andrea Sarritzu TKO 7 (12) 28 Oct 2011 PalaRockfeller, Cagliari, Italy Retained IBF flyweight title
29 Win 27–2 Johnriel Casimero TKO 5 (12), 1:50 26 Mar 2011 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa Retained IBF flyweight title
28 Win 26–2 Zolani Tete TKO 5 (12), 2:27 1 Sep 2010 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Retained IBF flyweight title
27 Win 25–2 Julio César Miranda UD 12 20 Nov 2009 Wembley Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa Won vacant IBF flyweight title
26 Win 24–2 Lehlohonolo Ramagole KO 3 (12), 2:26 18 Apr 2009 North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, South Africa
25 Loss 23–2 Nonito Donaire TKO 6 (12), 1:31 1 Nov 2008 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, US For IBF and IBO flyweight titles
24 Win 23–1 Hussein Hussein UD 12 5 Jul 2008 Jan Smuts Stadium, East London, South Africa
23 Win 22–1 Joel Kunene TKO 5 (12) 12 Apr 2008 North-West University Sports Complex, Mahikeng, South Africa Retained South African flyweight title
22 Win 21–1 Apol Suico TKO 1 (12), 2:22 29 Sep 2007 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa Won vacant WBC International flyweight title
21 Win 20–1 Xola Sifama TKO 5 (12), 2:38 16 Jun 2007 Jabulani Mall, Soweto, South Africa Retained South African flyweight title
20 Win 19–1 Zamumzi Xola TKO 3 (12), 2:23 1 Dec 2006 Orlando Communal Hall, Soweto, South Africa Retained South African flyweight title
19 Win 18–1 Akhona Aliva KO 6 (12), 1:37 11 Aug 2006 Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa Won South African flyweight title
18 Win 17–1 Mbulelo Nyanda TKO 4 (8) 3 Sep 2005 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
17 Win 16–1 Thembelani Maphuma KO 6 (8) 28 May 2005 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
16 Win 15–1 Siphiwe Khumalo PTS 6 12 Mar 2005 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
15 Loss 14–1 Nkqubela Gwazela TKO 10 (12), 2:35 24 Sep 2004 Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa For South African and vacant WBC International flyweight titles
14 Win 14–0 Vincent Mogotsi TKO 7 (8), 1:10 26 Jun 2004 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
13 Win 13–0 Joel Kunene PTS 6 8 May 2004 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
12 Win 12–0 Thabo Tshehla TKO 3 (4) 24 Feb 2004 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
11 Win 11–0 Piet Nkate TKO 3 (6) 28 Nov 2003 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
10 Win 10–0 Siphiwe Khumalo TKO 5 (6) 30 Sep 2003 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
9 Win 9–0 Mpumezi Mazantsi KO 1 (4) 15 Aug 2003 Inst. of Technology Hall, Durban, South Africa
8 Win 8–0 Nelson Sebobiso PTS 6 25 Jun 2003 Park Station Concourse, Johannesburg, South Africa
7 Win 7–0 Joel Kunene PTS 8 7 Dec 2002 The Arena, Durban, South Africa
6 Win 6–0 Nyiko Zitha TKO 3 (4) 13 Jul 2002 Town Hall, Giyani, South Africa
5 Win 5–0 Sibonelo Gumede PTS 4 14 Dec 2001 DLI Hall, Durban, South Africa
4 Win 4–0 Wiseman Mnguni TKO 3 (4) 8 Jul 2001 The Arena, Durban, South Africa
3 Win 3–0 Sibongakonke Mchunu PTS 4 27 Apr 2001 The Arena, Durban, South Africa
2 Win 2–0 Ishmael Mtshali PTS 4 21 Jan 2001 The Arena, Durban, South Africa
1 Win 1–0 Wiseman Mnguni KO 3 (4) 10 Dec 2000 The Arena, Durban, South Africa

See also

References

  1. "Moruti Mthalane Decisions Miranda To Capture IBF Title". Boxingscene. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Armando Santos
IBF International flyweight champion
27 October 2017 – 15 July 2018
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Sunny Edwards
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
César Seda
IBO flyweight champion
15 March 2014 – 2017
Vacated
Vacant
Title last held by
Maximino Flores
Major world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Nonito Donaire
IBF flyweight champion
20 November 2009 – 13 January 2014
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Amnat Ruenroeng
Vacant
Title last held by
Donnie Nietes
IBF flyweight champion
15 July 2018 – present
Incumbent
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