Simphiwe Nongqayi
Simphiwe Nongqayi (born 18 February 1972) is a South African former professional boxer who competed from 2002 to 2012. He held the IBF super-flyweight title from 2009 to 2010 and challenged for the WBO junior-featherweight title in 2011. As an amateur Nongqayi represented South Africa at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.[1]
| Simphiwe Nongqayi | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Golden Master |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Born | February 18, 1972 Border Post, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 21 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
Professional career
Nongqayi won the vacant IBF super-flyweight title by defeating Jorge Arce on 15 September 2009. He retained the title on 19 April 2010, fighting Malik Bouziane to a majority draw, but then lost the title to Juan Alberto Rosas on 31 July 2010.
Nonggayi suffered a fourth round stoppage loss to Arce on 24 September 2011 in a bout for the WBO junior-featherweight title, and retired from boxing in 2012.[2]
Professional boxing record
| 21 fights | 17 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 3 |
| By decision | 11 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Loss | 17–3–1 |  Thabo Sonjica |
TKO | 3 (10), 2:24 | 16 Dec 2012 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa |
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| 20 | Loss | 17–2–1 |  Jorge Arce |
TKO | 4 (12), 2:01 | 24 Sep 2011 | Auditorio del Estado, Mexicali, Mexico |
For WBO junior-featherweight title |
| 19 | Loss | 17–1–1 | Juan Alberto Rosas |
TKO | 6 (12), 1:00 | 31 Jul 2010 | El Palenque de la Feria, Tepic, Mexico |
Lost IBF super-flyweight title |
| 18 | Draw | 17–0–1 |  Malik Bouziane |
MD | 12 | 9 Apr 2010 |  Centre Omnisports, Massy, France |
Retained IBF super-flyweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Jorge Arce |
UD | 12 | 15 Sep 2009 | Plaza de Toros, Cancún, Mexico |
Won vacant IBF super-flyweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Francisco Arce |
UD | 12 | 28 Feb 2009 | Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico |
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| 15 | Win | 15–0 |  Julio David Roque Ler |
UD | 12 | 9 May 2008 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa |
Retained WBF super-flyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 |  Feliciano Dario Azuaga |
TKO | 5 (12), 1:52 | 17 Aug 2007 | Masizakhe Arena, Carletonville, South Africa |
Retained WBF super-flyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 |  Rafael Tirado |
TKO | 7 (12), 1:56 | 11 May 2007 | Sasol Recreation Centre, Secunda, South Africa |
Retained WBF super-flyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Khulile Makeba |
TKO | 8 (12), 1:13 | 15 Dec 2006 | Jim Summers Hall, Kimberley, South Africa |
Won vacant WBF super-flyweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Bonile Ngcingane |
UD | 8 | 19 Nov 2005 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa |
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Monwabisi Bayi |
UD | 8 | 27 Aug 2005 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa |
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Mangaliso Dyantyi |
TKO | 4 (8) | 22 Jul 2005 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Nkosana Vaaltein |
UD | 8 | 6 May 2005 | Centenary Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Thozamani Semekazi |
TKO | 3 (8) | 5 Mar 2005 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Zilindile Kafatyi |
UD | 8 | 11 Dec 2004 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Ayanda Njengele |
UD | 8 | 14 Aug 2004 | Dordrecht, South Africa |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Wendy Mackenzie |
UD | 6 | 24 Apr 2004 | Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Memory Bhengu |
TKO | 3 (6) | 22 Nov 2002 | Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ezra Gunqisa |
UD | 6 | 9 Oct 2002 | The Venue, Rivonia, South Africa |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Bongani Thwala |
UD | 6 | 14 Sep 2002 | Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa |
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References
- "16.Commonwealth Games - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - September 13-20 1998". amateur-boxing.strefa.pl. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- Monwabisi Jimlongo (22 March 2012). "Nongqayi quits boxing". The Sowetan. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
External links
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor world boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Gerry Peñalosa |
WBF super-flyweight champion 15 Dec 2006 – Dec 2008 Vacated |
Title discontinued | ||
| Major world boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Vic Darchinyan |
IBF super-flyweight champion 15 Sep 2009 – 31 Jul 2010 |
Succeeded by Juan Alberto Rosas | ||
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