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Zolani Petelo
South African boxer

Zolani Petelo

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South African boxer
Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Age
49 years
Stats
Height:
168 cm
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Biography

Zolani Petelo (born 21 September 1975) is a retired South African professional boxer who held the IBF minimumweight championship.

Professional career

Petelo turned professional in 1993, and accumulated a record of 10-2-2 before receiving his first shot at a world title in 1997.

Minimumweight

As a significant underdog, Petelo scored a fourth round knockout over long reigning IBF Minimumweight champion Ratanapol Sor Vorapin, ending the Thai champion's streak of 20 consecutive title fight victories. Petelo successfully defended his title 5 times against challengers Faisol Akbar, Carmelo Caceres, Eric Jamili, Juanito Rubillar, and Mickey Cantwell. He vacated the title in 2001 in order to move up in weight.

Light flyweight

On 29 September 2001, Petelo unsuccessfully challenged IBF Light Flyweight champion Ricardo López, losing by 8th round knockout.

Retirement

Following the loss to Lopez, Petelo remained inactive for the following three and a half years. In 2005, he returned to the ring against former IBO champion Zolile Mbityi, losing a closely contested 8 round majority decision. After suffering another decision loss, Petelo retired from the sport of boxing.

Professional boxing record

24 fights17 wins5 losses
By knockout92
By decision83
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Loss17-5-2 Nkosana SobethuUD82005-12-17 Orient Theatre, East London
23Loss17-4-2 Zolile MbityiMD82005-05-06 Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth
22Loss17-3-2 Ricardo LopezKO8 (12) 1:322001-09-29 Madison Square Garden, New YorkFor IBF Light flyweight Title
21Win17-2-2 Roberto GomezPTS82001-04-22 Carnival City, Brakpan
20Win16-2-2 Mickey CantwellTKO8 (12)2000-06-02 Stour Centre, AshfordRetained IBF Minimumweight Title
19Win15-2-2 Juanito RubillarUD121999-12-03 Bushfield Leisure Centre, PeterboroughRetained IBF Minimumweight Title
18Win14-2-2 Eric JamiliKO1 (12) 1:211999-05-29 Carousel Casino, HammanskraalRetained IBF Minimumweight Title
17Win13-2-2 Carmelo CaceresTKO7 (12)1998-07-04 Carousel Casino, HammanskraalRetained IBF Minimumweight Title
16Win12-2-2 Faisol AkbarSD121998-03-21 Carousel Casino, HammanskraalRetained IBF Minimumweight Title
15Win11-2-2 Ratanapol Sor VorapinTKO4 (12) 2:001997-12-27 Provincial Military Stadium, SongkhlaWon IBF Minimumweight Title
14Win10-2-2 Mnyamezeli ShoshaKO6 (8)1997-09-27 Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London
13Loss9-2-2 Neo SebokaPTS8 (8)1997-04-20 Orient Theatre, East London
12Loss9-1-2 Lindi MemaniKO10 (12)1996-10-19 Orient Theatre, East LondonFor South African Minimumweight Title
11Win9-0-2 Xola MadeKO6 (8)1996-07-14 Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
10Win8-0-2 Mawanda SinekoPTS81996-02-18 Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London
9Win7-0-2 Kholisile NyandaPTS81995-04-30 Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth
8Win6-0-2 Xolani SithholeKO2 (6)1994-08-07 Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
7Draw5-0-2 Zolile NgantweniPTS81994-06-12 Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
6Draw5-0-1 Fezile NgaloPTS81994-02-27 Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
5Win5-0 Butana KateTKO5 (6)1993-10-31 Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
4Win4-0 Joseph NimrodPTS61993-09-05 Iqhayiya Tech School Hall, Port Elizabeth
3Win3-0 Goodman NketyanaTKO3 (4)1993-07-04 Iqhayiya Tech School Hall, Port Elizabeth
2Win2-0 Sifundo NyokaPTS41993-05-23 Iqhayiya Tech School Hall, Port Elizabeth
1Win1-0 Xola MadePTS41993-04-03 Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port ElizabethProfessional debut
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