Sivenathi Nontshinga (born 3 December 1998) is a South African professional boxer. He is the current IBFlight-flyweight world champion, having held the belt since September 2022. He has previously held the IBF International light-flyweight title from 2019 to 2022. Also a former African light-flyweight champion, he is ranked as the world's sixth-best active light-flyweight by BoxRec[1] and the seventh-best by the IBF.[2]
Nontshinga was raised in Newlands, a "chicken farm community" located at the entrance to Mdantsane township in Eastern Cape.[3] His father, Thembani Gopheni, is his trainer and his handler.[3]
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Nontshinga made his professional debut on 30 July 2017 at the age of 18, defeating Sandile Wessels in a third-round finish in East London. After four stoppages in his first four fights, he was soon recognized as a promising teen sensation in South Africa.[3] In only his fifth pro fight, he defeated Tisetso Modisadife for the vacant African light-flyweight title.[4]
On 7 April 2019, he scored a first-round knockout over Adam Yahaya to win the vacant IBF International light-flyweight title in Port Elizabeth.[5][6] In his first title defense, Nontshinga defeated compatriot Siyabonga Siyo, a fighter he idolised growing up.[4] He finished Siyo with a barrage of blows in the ninth round to make it eighth stoppage wins in eighth fights.[7] He retained his belt again on 8 March 2020 by defeating Ivan Soriano, ranked number 5 by the IBF, at the Orient Theatre in East London.[8] Nontshinga suffered a swollen left eye early, but after knocking him down at the end of the fourth round, he dropped the veteran for good in the fifth with a right cross.[9][10]
After more than a year without a fight due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nontshinga defeated Filipino prospect Christian Araneta in an IBF title eliminator in Port Elizabeth on 24 April 2021. Although he was knocked down in the 12th round, he was favored unanimously on the judges' scorecards (115–112, 114–113, 114–113).[11]
IBF light flyweight championedit
Nontshinga vs. Floresedit
Nontshinga faced the undefeated Hector Flores for the vacant IBFlight flyweight title on 3 September 2022, following a seventeen-month absence from the sport, at the Centro de Usos Múltiples in Hermosillo, Mexico and was as such his first fight outside of his native South Africa. The bout was scheduled for the undercard of the Juan Francisco Estrada and Argi Cortes super flyweight title bout.[12] Nontshinga won the fight by split decision. Two of the judges scored the fight 116–111 and 114–113 in his favor, while the third judge scored it 115–112 for Flores. Nontshinga scored the sole knockdown of the fight in the second round, as he floored his opponent with a right hook which looped around the guard.[13] The newly crowned Nontshinga signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing four days after capturing the vacant belt.[14]
Nontshinga vs. Suganobedit
On February 28, 2023, Nontshinga was ordered by the IBF to make a mandatory title defense against Regie Suganob.[15] The title fight is scheduled to take place on June 16, 2023, at a TBA venue in South Africa.[16]
^"BoxRec: Light flyweight ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
^"IBF Ratings". www.ibf-usba-boxing.com. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
^ abcZifo, Mesuli (17 August 2018). "Teen sensation to put his gloves to great use in the square ring". Daily Dispatch. Retrieved 15 May 2020 – via PressReader.
^ abMagasela, Bongani (6 March 2020). "Young Sivenathi Nontshinga and others to erupt". The Sowetan. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
^Jackson, Ron (7 April 2019). "Fuzile wins in style over Koasicha". SuperSport. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
^Malan, Droeks (7 April 2019). "AZINGA FUZILE DAZZLES AGAINST ROMULO KOASICHA, LOOKS TOWARD TITLE SHOT". ringtv.com. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
^Magasela, Bongani (30 July 2019). "Siyo no match for Nontshinga". The Sowetan. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
^Zifo, Mesuli (8 April 2020). "Nontshinga not rushing for world title shot". Daily Dispatch. Retrieved 15 May 2020 – via PressReader.
^"Nontshinga scores spectacular knockout". Daily Dispatch. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
^Malan, Droeks (8 March 2020). "YANGA SIGQIBO KOS CRIS PAULINO IN 7, SIVENATHI NONTSHINGA REMAINS UNBEATEN". ringtv.com. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
^Malan, Droeks (24 April 2021). "Sivenathi Nontshinga survives last round scare, outboxes Christian Araneta to win IBF eliminator". ringtv.com. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
^Isaacson, David (28 August 2022). "Groomed Sive Nontshinga aiming for a slice of SA boxing history". timeslive.co.za. Retrieved 28 August 2022.
^Songalia, Ryan (3 September 2022). "Sivenathi Nontshinga Outfights Hector Flores To Split Decision Victory, Wins IBF Junior Flyweight Title". ringtv.com. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
^Random Hits (7 September 2022). "Sivenathi Nontshinga Inks Promotional Agreement With Eddie Hearn". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
^Donovan, Jake (28 February 2023). "Sive Nontshinga-Regie Suganob Mandatory Junior Flyweight Title Fight Ordered By IBF". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
^Stumberg, Patrick L. (11 April 2023). "Sivenathi Nontshinga vs Regie Suganob title fight set for June 16th in South Africa". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
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Boxing record for Sivenathi Nontshinga from BoxRec(registration required)
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Sivenathi Nontshinga born 3 December 1998 is a South African professional boxer He is the current IBF light flyweight world champion having held the belt since September 2022 He has previously held the IBF International light flyweight title from 2019 to 2022 Also a former African light flyweight champion he is ranked as the world s sixth best active light flyweight by BoxRec 1 and the seventh best by the IBF 2 Sivenathi NontshingaBorn 1998 12 03 3 December 1998 age 25 Newlands Eastern Cape South AfricaOther namesThe Special OneStatisticsWeight s Light flyweightHeight5 ft 5 in 1 65 m Reach67 in 170 cm StanceOrthodoxBoxing recordTotal fights13Wins12Wins by KO9Losses1 Contents 1 Early life 2 Professional boxing career 2 1 Early career 2 2 IBF light flyweight champion 2 2 1 Nontshinga vs Flores 2 2 2 Nontshinga vs Suganob 3 Professional boxing record 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksEarly life editNontshinga was raised in Newlands a chicken farm community located at the entrance to Mdantsane township in Eastern Cape 3 His father Thembani Gopheni is his trainer and his handler 3 Professional boxing career editEarly career edit Nontshinga made his professional debut on 30 July 2017 at the age of 18 defeating Sandile Wessels in a third round finish in East London After four stoppages in his first four fights he was soon recognized as a promising teen sensation in South Africa 3 In only his fifth pro fight he defeated Tisetso Modisadife for the vacant African light flyweight title 4 On 7 April 2019 he scored a first round knockout over Adam Yahaya to win the vacant IBF International light flyweight title in Port Elizabeth 5 6 In his first title defense Nontshinga defeated compatriot Siyabonga Siyo a fighter he idolised growing up 4 He finished Siyo with a barrage of blows in the ninth round to make it eighth stoppage wins in eighth fights 7 He retained his belt again on 8 March 2020 by defeating Ivan Soriano ranked number 5 by the IBF at the Orient Theatre in East London 8 Nontshinga suffered a swollen left eye early but after knocking him down at the end of the fourth round he dropped the veteran for good in the fifth with a right cross 9 10 After more than a year without a fight due to the COVID 19 pandemic Nontshinga defeated Filipino prospect Christian Araneta in an IBF title eliminator in Port Elizabeth on 24 April 2021 Although he was knocked down in the 12th round he was favored unanimously on the judges scorecards 115 112 114 113 114 113 11 IBF light flyweight champion edit Nontshinga vs Flores edit Nontshinga faced the undefeated Hector Flores for the vacant IBF light flyweight title on 3 September 2022 following a seventeen month absence from the sport at the Centro de Usos Multiples in Hermosillo Mexico and was as such his first fight outside of his native South Africa The bout was scheduled for the undercard of the Juan Francisco Estrada and Argi Cortes super flyweight title bout 12 Nontshinga won the fight by split decision Two of the judges scored the fight 116 111 and 114 113 in his favor while the third judge scored it 115 112 for Flores Nontshinga scored the sole knockdown of the fight in the second round as he floored his opponent with a right hook which looped around the guard 13 The newly crowned Nontshinga signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing four days after capturing the vacant belt 14 Nontshinga vs Suganob edit On February 28 2023 Nontshinga was ordered by the IBF to make a mandatory title defense against Regie Suganob 15 The title fight is scheduled to take place on June 16 2023 at a TBA venue in South Africa 16 Professional boxing record edit13 fights 12 wins 1 lossBy knockout 9 1By decision 3 0No Result Record Opponent Type Round time Date Location Notes13 Loss 12 1 Adrian Curiel KO 2 12 1 09 4 Nov 2023 Casino de Monte Carlo Salle Medecin Monte Carlo Monaco Lost IBF light flyweight title12 Win 12 0 Regie Suganob UD 12 2 Jul 2023 International Convention Centre East London South Africa Retained IBF light flyweight title11 Win 11 0 Hector Flores SD 12 3 Sep 2022 Centro de Usos Multiples Hermosillo Mexico Won vacant IBF light flyweight title10 Win 10 0 Christian Araneta UD 12 24 Apr 2021 Boardwalk Casino Port Elizabeth South Africa9 Win 9 0 Ivan Soriano KO 5 12 8 Mar 2020 Orient Theatre East London South Africa Retained IBF International light flyweight title8 Win 8 0 Siyabonga Siyo TKO 9 12 1 48 28 Jul 2019 Orient Theatre East London South Africa Retained IBF International light flyweight title7 Win 7 0 Adam Yahaya KO 1 12 1 27 7 Apr 2019 Nangoza Jebe Hall Port Elizabeth South Africa Won vacant IBF International light flyweight title6 Win 6 0 Muhsin Kizota TKO 7 8 9 Dec 2018 Orient Theatre East London South Africa5 Win 5 0 Tisetso Modisadife TKO 9 12 2 51 21 Oct 2018 Orient Theatre East London South Africa Won vacant African light flyweight title4 Win 4 0 Nwabisile Cholani TKO 5 6 29 Jul 2018 Orient Theatre East London South Africa3 Win 3 0 Lusizo Manzana KO 3 4 8 Apr 2018 Orient Theatre East London South Africa2 Win 2 0 Sive Jongwana TKO 2 4 10 Dec 2017 Orient Theatre East London South Africa1 Win 1 0 Sandile Wessels TKO 3 6 30 Jul 2017 Orient Theatre East London South AfricaSee also editList of world light flyweight boxing championsReferences edit BoxRec Light flyweight ratings boxrec com Retrieved 16 May 2020 IBF Ratings www ibf usba boxing com Retrieved 16 May 2020 a b c Zifo Mesuli 17 August 2018 Teen sensation to put his gloves to great use in the square ring Daily Dispatch Retrieved 15 May 2020 via PressReader a b Magasela Bongani 6 March 2020 Young Sivenathi Nontshinga and others to erupt The Sowetan Retrieved 15 May 2020 Jackson Ron 7 April 2019 Fuzile wins in style over Koasicha SuperSport Retrieved 15 May 2020 Malan Droeks 7 April 2019 AZINGA FUZILE DAZZLES AGAINST ROMULO KOASICHA LOOKS TOWARD TITLE SHOT ringtv com Retrieved 15 May 2020 Magasela Bongani 30 July 2019 Siyo no match for Nontshinga The Sowetan Retrieved 15 May 2020 Zifo Mesuli 8 April 2020 Nontshinga not rushing for world title shot Daily Dispatch Retrieved 15 May 2020 via PressReader Nontshinga scores spectacular knockout Daily Dispatch 8 March 2020 Retrieved 15 May 2020 Malan Droeks 8 March 2020 YANGA SIGQIBO KOS CRIS PAULINO IN 7 SIVENATHI NONTSHINGA REMAINS UNBEATEN ringtv com Retrieved 15 May 2020 Malan Droeks 24 April 2021 Sivenathi Nontshinga survives last round scare outboxes Christian Araneta to win IBF eliminator ringtv com Retrieved 10 May 2021 Isaacson David 28 August 2022 Groomed Sive Nontshinga aiming for a slice of SA boxing history timeslive co za Retrieved 28 August 2022 Songalia Ryan 3 September 2022 Sivenathi Nontshinga Outfights Hector Flores To Split Decision Victory Wins IBF Junior Flyweight Title ringtv com Retrieved 5 September 2022 Random Hits 7 September 2022 Sivenathi Nontshinga Inks Promotional Agreement With Eddie Hearn boxingscene com Retrieved 8 September 2022 Donovan Jake 28 February 2023 Sive Nontshinga Regie Suganob Mandatory Junior Flyweight Title Fight Ordered By IBF boxingscene com Retrieved 1 March 2023 Stumberg Patrick L 11 April 2023 Sivenathi Nontshinga vs Regie Suganob title fight set for June 16th in South Africa badlefthook com Retrieved 12 April 2023 External links editBoxing record for Sivenathi Nontshinga from BoxRec registration required Sporting positionsRegional boxing titlesVacantTitle last held byMichael Ebo Danquah ABU Light flyweight champion21 October 2018 7 April 2019Vacated VacantNew IBF Internationallight flyweight champion7 April 2019 3 September 2022Won world title VacantWorld boxing titlesVacantTitle last held byFelix Alvarado IBF Light flyweight champion3 September 2022 present Incumbent Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sivenathi Nontshinga amp oldid 1183572680, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
