Zolani Petelo (born 21 September 1975) is a South African former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2005. He held the IBFmini-flyweight title from 1997 to 2000 and challenged for the IBF junior-flyweight title in 2001.
Petelo turned professional in 1993, and accumulated a record of 10–2–2 before receiving his first shot at a world title in 1997.
Mini-flyweightedit
As a significant underdog, Petelo scored a fourth-round knockout over long reigning IBF mini-flyweight champion, Ratanapol Sor Vorapin, ending the champion's streak of 20 consecutive title fight victories. Petelo successfully defended his title five times against challengers Faisol Akbar, Carmelo Caceres, Eric Jamili, Juanito Rubillar,[1] and Mickey Cantwell.[2] He vacated the title in 2001 in order to move up in weight.
Following the loss to Lopez, Petelo remained inactive for the following three and a half years.[citation needed] In 2005, he returned to the ring against former IBO champion Zolile Mbityi, losing a closely contested eight-round majority decision.[citation needed] After suffering another decision loss, Petelo retired from the sport of boxing.[citation needed]
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Zolani Petelo born 21 September 1975 is a South African former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2005 He held the IBF mini flyweight title from 1997 to 2000 and challenged for the IBF junior flyweight title in 2001 Zolani PeteloStatisticsNickname s TigerWeight s Minimumweight Light flyweightHeight5 ft 6 in 168 cm Reach68 in 173 cm NationalitySouth AfricanBorn 1975 09 21 21 September 1975 age 48 Ibhayi South AfricaStanceSouthpawBoxing recordTotal fights24Wins17Wins by KO9Losses5Draws2 Contents 1 Professional career 1 1 Mini flyweight 1 2 Junior flyweight 1 3 Retirement 2 Professional boxing record 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksProfessional career editPetelo turned professional in 1993 and accumulated a record of 10 2 2 before receiving his first shot at a world title in 1997 Mini flyweight edit As a significant underdog Petelo scored a fourth round knockout over long reigning IBF mini flyweight champion Ratanapol Sor Vorapin ending the champion s streak of 20 consecutive title fight victories Petelo successfully defended his title five times against challengers Faisol Akbar Carmelo Caceres Eric Jamili Juanito Rubillar 1 and Mickey Cantwell 2 He vacated the title in 2001 in order to move up in weight Junior flyweight edit On 29 September 2001 he unsuccessfully challenged IBF junior flyweight champion Ricardo Lopez losing by eighth round knockout 3 Retirement edit Following the loss to Lopez Petelo remained inactive for the following three and a half years citation needed In 2005 he returned to the ring against former IBO champion Zolile Mbityi losing a closely contested eight round majority decision citation needed After suffering another decision loss Petelo retired from the sport of boxing citation needed Professional boxing record edit24 fights 17 wins 5 lossesBy knockout 9 2By decision 8 3Draws 2No Result Record Opponent Type Round time Date Location Notes24 Loss 17 5 2 nbsp Nkosana Sobethu UD 8 17 Dec 2005 nbsp Orient Theatre East London South Africa23 Loss 17 4 2 nbsp Zolile Mbityi MD 8 6 May 2005 nbsp Centenary Hall Port Elizabeth South Africa22 Loss 17 3 2 nbsp Ricardo Lopez KO 8 12 1 32 29 Sep 2001 nbsp Madison Square Garden New York City New York US For IBF junior flyweight title21 Win 17 2 2 nbsp Roberto Gomez PTS 8 22 Apr 2001 nbsp Carnival City Brakpan South Africa20 Win 16 2 2 nbsp Mickey Cantwell TKO 8 12 2 Jun 2000 nbsp Stour Centre Ashford South Africa Retained IBF mini flyweight title19 Win 15 2 2 nbsp Juanito Rubillar UD 12 3 Dec 1999 nbsp Bushfield Leisure Centre Peterborough England Retained IBF mini flyweight title18 Win 14 2 2 nbsp Eric Jamili KO 1 12 1 21 29 May 1999 nbsp Carousel Casino Hammanskraal South Africa Retained IBF mini flyweight title17 Win 13 2 2 nbsp Carmelo Caceres TKO 7 12 4 Jul 1998 nbsp Carousel Casino Hammanskraal South Africa Retained IBF mini flyweight title16 Win 12 2 2 nbsp Faisol Akbar SD 12 21 Mar 1998 nbsp Carousel Casino Hammanskraal South Africa Retained IBF mini flyweight title15 Win 11 2 2 nbsp Ratanapol Sor Vorapin TKO 4 12 2 00 27 Dec 1997 nbsp Provincial Military Stadium Songkhla Thailand Won IBF mini flyweight title14 Win 10 2 2 nbsp Mnyamezeli Shosha KO 6 8 27 Sep 1997 nbsp Mdantsane Indoor Centre East London South Africa13 Loss 9 2 2 nbsp Neo Seboka PTS 8 20 Apr 1997 nbsp Orient Theatre East London South Africa12 Loss 9 1 2 nbsp Lindi Memani KO 10 12 19 Oct 1996 nbsp Orient Theatre East London South Africa For South African mini flyweight title11 Win 9 0 2 nbsp Xola Made KO 6 8 14 Jul 1996 nbsp Kwazakhele New Daku Hall Port Elizabeth South Africa10 Win 8 0 2 nbsp Mawanda Sineko PTS 8 18 Feb 1996 nbsp Mdantsane Indoor Centre East London South Africa9 Win 7 0 2 nbsp Kholisile Nyanda PTS 8 30 Apr 1995 nbsp Centenary Hall New Brighton Port Elizabeth South Afric8 Win 6 0 2 nbsp Xolani Sithhole KO 2 6 7 Aug 1994 nbsp Kwazakhele New Daku Hall Port Elizabeth South Africa7 Draw 5 0 2 nbsp Zolile Ngantweni PTS 8 12 Jun 1994 nbsp Kwazakhele New Daku Hall Port Elizabeth South Africa6 Draw 5 0 1 nbsp Fezile Ngalo PTS 8 27 Feb 1994 nbsp Kwazakhele New Daku Hall Port Elizabeth South Africa5 Win 5 0 nbsp Butana Kate TKO 5 6 31 Oct 1993 nbsp Kwazakhele New Daku Hall Port Elizabeth South Africa4 Win 4 0 nbsp Joseph Nimrod PTS 6 5 Sep 1993 nbsp Iqhayiya Tech School Hall Port Elizabeth South Africa3 Win 3 0 nbsp Goodman Nketyana TKO 3 4 4 July 1993 nbsp Iqhayiya Tech School Hall Port Elizabeth South Africa2 Win 2 0 nbsp Sifundo Nyoka PTS 4 23 May 1993 nbsp Iqhayiya Tech School Hall Port Elizabeth South Africa1 Win 1 0 nbsp Xola Made PTS 4 3 Apr 1993 nbsp Centenary Hall Port Elizabeth South AfricaSee also editList of Mini flyweight boxing championsReferences edit World title fights 1999 Premier Boxing Organisation Retrieved 11 May 2018 Sports Digest Glasgow Herald 3 June 2000 Lopez keeps title with eighth round KO The Times of Northwest Indiana 30 September 2001 Retrieved 11 May 2018 External links editBoxing record for Zolani Petelo from BoxRec registration required AchievementsPreceded byRatanapol Sor Vorapin IBF mini flyweight champion27 December 1997 2 November 2000Vacated VacantTitle next held byRoberto Carlos Leyva Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Zolani Petelo amp oldid 1173604158, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
