Simpiwe Vetyeka
South African boxer
Simpiwe Vetyeka
Born Simpiwe Vetyeka
(1980-12-24 ) December 24, 1980 (age 43) Other names V12 Statistics Weight(s) Height 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) Reach 171 cm (67 in) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 34 Wins 30 Wins by KO 18 Losses 4
Simpiwe Vetyeka (born 24 December 1980) is a South African professional boxer . He is a former WBA (Undisputed) and IBO featherweight champion, as well as a former IBO super bantamweight champion.
Vetyeka's career came to an end after he broke both his legs in a car accident in 2018.[ 1]
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.[ 2]
Vetyeka vs. Reyes
On 12 December 2014, Vetyeka faced Arturo Santos Reyes . Vetyeka won the fight via unanimous decision, with the judges scoring it 120-108, 119-111 and 118-112 in favor of Vetyeka.[ 3]
Vetyeka vs. Puente
In 28 November 2015, Vetyeka fought and defeated Rodolfo Puente via a fourth round KO.[ 4]
Vetyeka vs. Tameda
On 22 April 2016, Vetyeka fought Tsuyoshi Tameda. Vetyeka won the fight via unanimous decision.[ 5]
Professional boxing record
34 fights
30 wins
4 losses
By knockout
18
0
By decision
12
4
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
34
Win
30–4
Thompson Mokwana
KO
8 (12), 2:21
6 Apr 2018
Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
Won vacant WBO Africa lightweight title
33
Loss
29–4
Lerato Dlamini
MD
10
21 Oct 2017
Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
32
Win
29–3
Tsuyoshi Tameda
UD
10
22 Apr 2016
Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
31
Win
28–3
Rodolfo Puente
KO
4 (12)
28 Nov 2015
Selbourne Park, East London, South Africa
Retained WBA International featherweight title
30
Win
27–3
Arturo Santos Reyes
UD
12
12 Dec 2014
Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
Won vacant WBA International featherweight title
29
Loss
26–3
Nonito Donaire
TD
5 (12), 0:01
31 May 2014
Cotai Arena , Macao
Lost WBA (Undisputed) featherweight title
28
Win
26–2
Chris John
RTD
6 (12), 3:00
6 Dec 2013
Metro City, Northbridge, Western Australia, Australia
Retained IBO featherweight title; Won WBA (Undisputed) featherweight title
27
Win
25–2
Daud Yordan
TKO
12 (12), 2:12
14 Apr 2013
Indoor Tennis Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia
Won IBO featherweight title
26
Win
24–2
Sibusiso Khumalo
KO
4 (10)
14 Dec 2012
Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa
25
Loss
23–2
Klaas Mboyane
SD
8
4 Jun 2012
Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
24
Win
23–1
Giovanni Caro
UD
12
2 Jul 2011
Plaza de Toros Fermin Rivera, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Won WBC International super-bantamweight title
23
Win
22–1
Roberto Carlos Leyva
KO
3 (6), 2:32
25 Feb 2011
Million Dollar Elm Casino , Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
22
Win
21–1
Eric Barcelona
UD
12
11 Jul 2009
Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gautent, South Africa
Won IBO bantamweight title
21
Win
20–1
Nkosinathi Tshinavhe
TKO
8 (12), 2:26
16 Aug 2008
Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
Retained South African bantamweight title
20
Win
19–1
Nkqubela Gwazela
UD
12
12 Apr 2008
North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng, North-West, South Africa
Retained South African bantamweight title
19
Win
18–1
Lubabalo Msuthu
TKO
8 (12), 1:22
14 Dec 2007
Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Retained South African bantamweight title
18
Win
17–1
Ebenezer Tumane
TKO
2 (12), 0:46
31 Aug 2007
James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp, North-West, South Africa
Retained South African bantamweight title
17
Loss
16–1
Hozumi Hasegawa
UD
12
3 May 2007
Ariake Coliseum , Kōtō, Tokyo, Japab
For WBC bantamweight title
16
Win
16–0
Sakhumzi Bongwana
TKO
4 (12), 0:46
9 Dec 2006
Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, South Africa
Retained South African bantamweight title
15
Win
15–0
Siyabonga Nyanga
UD
12
7 Jul 2006
Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
Retained South African bantamweight title
14
Win
14–0
Wendy Mackenzie
TKO
8 (12), 1:46
2 Dec 2005
Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
Retained South African bantamweight title
13
Win
13–0
Sakhumzi Bongwana
TKO
7 (12), 2:35
5 Aug 2005
Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
Retained South African bantamweight title
12
Win
12–0
Luthando Maqolo
TKO
7 (12), 2:02
6 May 2005
Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth
Retained South African bantamweight title
11
Win
11–0
Khulile Makeba
UD
12
4 Feb 2005
Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa
Won South African bantamweight title
10
Win
10–0
Mzimkhulu Funde
PTS
6
23 Oct 2004
Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
9
Win
9–0
Bonile Ngcingane
PTS
6
31 Jul 2004
Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
8
Win
8–0
Zilindile Kafatyi
PTS
6
21 Feb 2004
Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
7
Win
7–0
Siyabulela Ziqula
PTS
8
6 Dec 2003
Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
6
Win
6–0
Mlungiseleli Jambela
KO
2 (6)
5 Apr 2003
Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
5
Win
5–0
Phillip Stelle
KO
2 (4)
14 Dec 2002
Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, South Africa
4
Win
4–0
Yongama Jezile
TKO
3 (4)
30 Nov 2002
Transkei University Atlanta Hall, Mthatha, South Africa
3
Win
3–0
Sithembile Mangweni
KO
3 (4)
18 Aug 2002
Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, South Africa
2
Win
2–0
Msitheli Gxalathana
TKO
4 (4)
24 Mar 2002
Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London, South Africa
1
Win
1–0
Lundi Mbozi
PTS
4
11 Jan 2002
Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa
See also
References
^ Magasela, Bongani. "Ex-champ Vetyeka bemoans BSA refusal to relicence him" . SowetanLIVE . Retrieved 22 January 2024 .
^ Leo Reyes (31 May 2014). "Nonito Donaire wins technical decision against Simpiwe Vetyeka" . Retrieved 31 May 2014 .
^ "Vetyeka vs Reyes - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets" . Box.Live . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .
^ "Vetyeka vs Puente - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets" . Box.Live . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .
^ "Vetyeka vs Tameda - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets" . Box.Live . Retrieved 21 April 2022 .
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