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Takalani Ndlovu

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Takalani Ndlovu
Born
Takalani Hyweth Ndlovu

(1978-01-11) 11 January 1978 (age 46)
Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
Other namesPanther
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins34
Wins by KO19
Losses10

Takalani Ndlovu (born 11 January 1978), is a South African former professional boxer.

Pro career

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Ndlovu turned professional in 1999 & compiled a record of 27–3 before unsuccessfully challenging world champion Steve Molitor, for the IBF super-bantamweight title. He would face Molitor in a rematch three year later in another losing effort.[1] The following year he would face Molitor for a third time but this time would be successful & won the IBF super-bantamweight title[2]

Professional boxing record

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44 fights 34 wins 10 losses
By knockout 19 1
By decision 15 9
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
44 Win 34–10 Lwandile Gugushe TKO 4 (12) 2014-10-25 Cathcart, South Africa Won vacant WBF International featherweight title
43 Loss 33–10 Mzonke Fana UD 12 (12) 2013-09-21 Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
42 Loss 33–9 Jeffrey Mathebula UD 12 (12) 2013-03-23 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
41 Loss 33–8 Alejandro López UD 12 (12) 2012-10-27 County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
40 Loss 33–7 Jeffrey Mathebula SD 12 (12) 2012-03-24 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Lost IBF super-bantamweight title
39 Win 33–6 Giovanni Caro SD 12 (12) 2011-10-29 Palenque de la Feria, Colima, Mexico Retained IBF super-bantamweight title
38 Win 32–6 Steve Molitor UD 12 (12) 2011-03-26 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa Won IBF super-bantamweight title
37 Win 31–6 Jeffrey Mathebula SD 12 (12) 2010-09-01 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
36 Loss 30–6 Steve Molitor UD 12 (12) 2010-03-27 Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada For vacant IBF super-bantamweight title
35 Win 30–5 Kiko Martínez UD 12 (12) 2009-09-25 Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
34 Win 29–5 Oscar Chauke UD 12 (12) 2009-03-20 Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa Won vacant WBF featherweight title
33 Loss 28–5 Fernando Beltrán Jr. SD 12 (12) 2008-08-22 Sommet Center, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. For vacant IBO featherweight title
32 Win 28–4 Raymond Sermona TKO 4 (8) 2008-02-02 Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
31 Loss 27–4 Steve Molitor TKO 9 (12) 2007-07-14 Casino Rama, Rama, Ontario, Canada For IBF super-bantamweight title
30 Win 27–3 Ricardo Castillo SD 12 (12) 2006-12-01 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S. Retained IBO super-bantamweight title
29 Win 26–3 Giovanni Andrade KO 2 (12) 2006-05-25 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Retained IBO super-bantamweight title
28 Win 25–3 Fabio Daniel Oliva KO 3 (12) 2006-04-21 Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, Delaware, U.S. Retained IBO super-bantamweight title
27 Win 24–3 Armando Guerrero UD 12 (12) 2005-11-04 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S. Won vacant IBO super-bantamweight title
26 Win 23–3 Willie Mabasa KO 3 (12) 2004-11-26 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa Retained South African featherweight title
25 Win 22–3 Michael Matsunyane KO 8 (12) 2004-04-24 Superbowl, Moses Kotane, South Africa Retained South African featherweight title
24 Loss 21–3 Vuyani Bungu SD 12 (12) 2004-02-07 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa For vacant IBO featherweight title
23 Win 21–2 Luyolo Kotsana KO 6 (12) 2003-11-25 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa Retained South African featherweight title
22 Loss 20–2 Vuyani Bungu SD 10 (10) 2003-05-31 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
21 Win 20–1 Anthony Martinez UD 8 (8) 2003-03-08 Preussag Arena, Hanover, Germany
20 Win 19–1 Edward Mpofu MD 12 (12) 2002-10-26 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa Retained South African featherweight title
19 Win 18–1 Solomzi Govuza UD 12 (12) 2002-08-27 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa Retained South African featherweight title
18 Win 17–1 Anthony Tshehla KO 1 (12) 2002-05-31 Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda, South Africa Won South African featherweight title
17 Win 16–1 Mpho Mothiba TKO 3 (8) 2002-02-06 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
16 Win 15–1 Nkosinathi Moholo TKO 2 (8) 2001-06-02 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
15 Win 14–1 Danile Botman UD 6 (6) 2001-04-22 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
14 Win 13–1 Silulami Dindile TKO 1 (6) 2001-03-07 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
13 Win 12–1 Ebenezer Tumane TKO 2 (6) 2001-01-24 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
12 Win 11–1 William Mpongo UD 6 (6) 2000-11-14 Carnival City, Brakpan, South Africa
11 Win 10–1 Jason Thomas TKO 2 (6) 2000-10-06 Leisure Centre, Maidstone, England, U.K.
10 Win 9–1 Mpho Mothiba PTS 6 (6) 2000-09-03 Sundome Casino, Randburg, South Africa
9 Win 8–1 Thabo May TKO 1 (6) 2000-06-27 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
8 Win 7–1 Malcolm Klassen PTS 6 (6) 2000-04-26 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
7 Win 6–1 Trevor Gouws KO 1 (4) 2000-01-25 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
6 Win 5–1 Vhalinavho Matamela KO 1 (4) 1999-11-23 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
5 Loss 4–1 Joshua Khoase PTS 4 (4) 1999-10-26 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
4 Win 4–0 Johannes Grobler TKO 3 (4) 1999-10-01 Teachers Training College, Pretoria, South Africa
3 Win 3–0 William Mpongo KO 1 (6) 1999-09-13 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa
2 Win 2–0 Joshua Khoase PTS 4 (4) 1999-07-03 Duduza Hall, Nigel, South Africa
1 Win 1–0 Johnson Singwanda TKO 4 (6) 1999-04-28 City Hall, Benoni, South Africa

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Molitor regains IBF title". The Globe and Mail. 28 March 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Ndlovu upsets Molitor for title". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Anthony Tshehla
South African
featherweight champion

May 31, 2002 – 2005
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Malcolm Klassen
Vacant
Title last held by
Sergio Lopez Garcia
WBF International
featherweight champion

October 25, 2014 – 2015
Retired
Vacant
Title next held by
John Vincent Moralde
Minor World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Thomas Mashaba
IBO super-bantamweight champion
November 4, 2005 – 2007
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Mike Oliver
Vacant
Title last held by
Ludumo Galada
World Boxing Foundation
featherweight champion

March 20, 2009 – March 26, 2011
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Kamil Łaszczyk
Major World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF super-bantamweight champion
March 26, 2011 – March 24, 2012
Succeeded by