Zolani Petelo’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro South African boxer
Is Athlete
Boxer
From South Africa
Type Sports
Gender male
Birth

21 September 1975, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Age 45 years
Star sign Virgo
Stats
Height: 168 cm

Zolani Petelo (born 21 September 1975) is a retired South African professional boxer who held the IBF minimumweight championship.

Professional career

Petelo turned professional in 1993, and accumulated a record of 10-2-2 before receiving his first shot at a world title in 1997.

Minimumweight

As a significant underdog, Petelo scored a fourth round knockout over long reigning IBF Minimumweight champion Ratanapol Sor Vorapin, ending the Thai champion’s streak of 20 consecutive title fight victories. Petelo successfully defended his title 5 times against challengers Faisol Akbar, Carmelo Caceres, Eric Jamili, Juanito Rubillar, and Mickey Cantwell. He vacated the title in 2001 in order to move up in weight.

Light flyweight

On 29 September 2001, Petelo unsuccessfully challenged IBF Light Flyweight champion Ricardo López, losing by 8th round knockout.

Retirement

Following the loss to Lopez, Petelo remained inactive for the following three and a half years. In 2005, he returned to the ring against former IBO champion Zolile Mbityi, losing a closely contested 8 round majority decision. After suffering another decision loss, Petelo retired from the sport of boxing.

Professional boxing record

24 fights 17 wins 5 losses
By knockout 9 2
By decision 8 3
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
24 Loss 17-5-2 Nkosana Sobethu UD 8 2005-12-17 Orient Theatre, East London
23 Loss 17-4-2 Zolile Mbityi MD 8 2005-05-06 Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth
22 Loss 17-3-2 Ricardo Lopez KO 8 (12) 1:32 2001-09-29 Madison Square Garden, New York For IBF Light flyweight Title
21 Win 17-2-2 Roberto Gomez PTS 8 2001-04-22 Carnival City, Brakpan
20 Win 16-2-2 Mickey Cantwell TKO 8 (12) 2000-06-02 Stour Centre, Ashford Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
19 Win 15-2-2 Juanito Rubillar UD 12 1999-12-03 Bushfield Leisure Centre, Peterborough Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
18 Win 14-2-2 Eric Jamili KO 1 (12) 1:21 1999-05-29 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
17 Win 13-2-2 Carmelo Caceres TKO 7 (12) 1998-07-04 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
16 Win 12-2-2 Faisol Akbar SD 12 1998-03-21 Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal Retained IBF Minimumweight Title
15 Win 11-2-2 Ratanapol Sor Vorapin TKO 4 (12) 2:00 1997-12-27 Provincial Military Stadium, Songkhla Won IBF Minimumweight Title
14 Win 10-2-2 Mnyamezeli Shosha KO 6 (8) 1997-09-27 Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London
13 Loss 9-2-2 Neo Seboka PTS 8 (8) 1997-04-20 Orient Theatre, East London
12 Loss 9-1-2 Lindi Memani KO 10 (12) 1996-10-19 Orient Theatre, East London For South African Minimumweight Title
11 Win 9-0-2 Xola Made KO 6 (8) 1996-07-14 Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
10 Win 8-0-2 Mawanda Sineko PTS 8 1996-02-18 Mdantsane Indoor Centre, East London
9 Win 7-0-2 Kholisile Nyanda PTS 8 1995-04-30 Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth
8 Win 6-0-2 Xolani Sithhole KO 2 (6) 1994-08-07 Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
7 Draw 5-0-2 Zolile Ngantweni PTS 8 1994-06-12 Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
6 Draw 5-0-1 Fezile Ngalo PTS 8 1994-02-27 Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
5 Win 5-0 Butana Kate TKO 5 (6) 1993-10-31 Kwazakhele New Daku Hall, Port Elizabeth
4 Win 4-0 Joseph Nimrod PTS 6 1993-09-05 Iqhayiya Tech School Hall, Port Elizabeth
3 Win 3-0 Goodman Nketyana TKO 3 (4) 1993-07-04 Iqhayiya Tech School Hall, Port Elizabeth
2 Win 2-0 Sifundo Nyoka PTS 4 1993-05-23 Iqhayiya Tech School Hall, Port Elizabeth
1 Win 1-0 Xola Made PTS 4 1993-04-03 Centenary Hall, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth Professional debut
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