Simpiwe Vetyeka
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.
| Simpiwe Vetyeka | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Simpiwe Vetyeka |
| Nickname(s) | V12 |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 67+1⁄2 in (171 cm) |
| Nationality |  South African |
| Born | December 24, 1980 Mdantsane, South Africa |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 34 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 4 |
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.[1]
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.[2]
Vetyeka vs. Puente
In 28 November 2015, Vetyeka fought and defeated Rodolfo Puente via a fourth round KO.[3]
Vetyeka vs. Tameda
On 22 April 2016, Vetyeka fought Tsuyoshi Tameda. Vetyeka won the fight via unanimous decision.[4]
Professional boxing record
| 34 fights | 30 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 18 | 0 |
| By decision | 12 | 4 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 30-4 | Thompson Mokwana |
KO | 8 (12) | 2018-04-06 | Orient Theatre, East London |
Won vacant WBO Africa Lightweight title |
| Loss | 29-4 | Lerato Dlamini |
MD | 10 (10) | 2017-10-21 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park |
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| Win | 29-3 |  Tsuyoshi Tameda |
UD | 10 (10) | 2016-04-22 | Orient Theatre, East London |
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| Win | 28-3 |  Rodolfo Puente |
KO | 4 (12) | 2015-11-28 | Selbourne Park, East London |
Retained WBA International Featherweight title |
| Win | 27-3 |  Arturo Santos Reyes |
UD | 12 (12) | 2014-12-12 | Orient Theatre, East London |
Won vacant WBA International Featherweight title |
| Loss | 26-3 |  Nonito Donaire |
TD | 5 (12) | 2014-05-31 |  Cotai Arena, Macao |
Lost WBA (Undisputed) featherweight title |
| Win | 26-2 |  Chris John |
RTD | 6 (12) | 2013-12-06 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Metro City, Northbridge |
Retained IBO featherweight title Won WBA (Undisputed) featherweight title |
| Win | 25-2 | Daud Yordan |
TKO | 12 (12) | 2013-04-14 | Indoor Tennis Stadium, Jakarta |
Won IBO Featherweight title |
| Win | 24-2 | Sibusiso Khumalo |
KO | 4 (10) | 2012-12-14 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane |
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| Loss | 23-2 | Klaas Mboyane |
SD | 8 (8) | 2012-06-04 | Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton |
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| Win | 23-1 | Giovanni Caro |
UD | 12 (12) | 2011-07-02 | Plaza de Toros Fermin Rivera, San Luis Potosi |
Won WBC International Super bantamweight title |
| Win | 22-1 | Roberto Carlos Leyva |
KO | 3 (6) | 2011-02-25 |  Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa |
|
| Win | 21-1 | Eric Barcelona |
UD | 12 (12) | 2009-07-11 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park |
Won IBO Bantamweight title |
| Win | 20-1 | Nkosinathi Tshinavhe |
TKO | 8 (12) | 2008-08-16 | Emperors Palace, Kempton Park |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 19-1 | Nkqubela Gwazela |
UD | 12 (12) | 2008-04-12 | North-West University Sports Complex, Mafikeng |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 18-1 | Lubabalo Msuthu |
TKO | 8 (12) | 2007-12-14 | Nasrec Indoor Arena, Johannesburg |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 17-1 | Ebenezer Tumane |
TKO | 2 (12) | 2007-08-31 | James Motlatsi Hall, Klerksdorp |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Loss | 16-1 | Hozumi Hasegawa |
UD | 12 (12) | 2007-05-03 | Ariake Coliseum, Kōtō |
For WBC Bantamweight title |
| Win | 16-0 | Sakhumzi Bongwana |
TKO | 4 (12) | 2006-12-09 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 15-0 | Siyabonga Nyanga |
UD | 12 (12) | 2006-07-07 | Orient Theatre, East London |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 14-0 | Wendy Mackenzie |
TKO | 8 (12) | 2005-12-02 | Orient Theatre, East London |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 13-0 | Sakhumzi Bongwana |
TKO | 7 (12) | 2005-08-05 | Orient Theatre, East London |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 12-0 | Luthando Maqolo |
TKO | 7 (12) | 2005-05-06 | Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth |
Retained South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 11-0 | Khulile Makeba |
UD | 12 (12) | 2005-02-04 | Graceland Hotel Casino, Secunda |
Won South African Bantamweight title |
| Win | 10-0 | Mzimkhulu Funde |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2004-10-23 | Orient Theatre, East London |
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| Win | 9-0 | Bonile Ngcingane |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2004-07-31 | Orient Theatre, East London |
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| Win | 8-0 | Zilindile Kafatyi |
PTS | 6 (6) | 2004-02-21 | Orient Theatre, East London |
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| Win | 7-0 | Siyabulela Ziqula |
PTS | 8 (8) | 2003-12-06 | Orient Theatre, East London |
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| Win | 6-0 | Mlungiseleli Jambela |
KO | 2 (6) | 2003-04-05 | Orient Theatre, East London |
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| Win | 5-0 | Phillip Stelle |
KO | 2 (4) | 2002-12-14 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London |
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| Win | 4-0 | Yongama Jezile |
TKO | 3 (4) | 2002-11-30 | Transkei University Atlanta Hall, Umtata |
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| Win | 3-0 | Sithembile Mangweni |
KO | 3 (4) | 2002-11-30 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London |
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| Win | 2-0 | Msitheli Gxalathana |
TKO | 4 (4) | 2002-03-24 | Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, East London |
|
| Win | 1-0 | Lundi Mbozi |
PTS | 4 (4) | 2002-01-11 | Orient Theatre, East London |
References
- 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.
External links
- Boxing record for Simpiwe Vetyeka from BoxRec (registration required)
- Simpiwe Vetyeka - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live