Gideon Buthelezi

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Gideon Buthelezi
Born
Gideon Bongani

(1986-07-16) 16 July 1986 (age 38)[2]
Boipatong, Gauteng, South Africa[3]
NationalitySouth African
Other namesHardcore[1]
Statistics
Weight(s)
Stancesouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins23
Wins by KO5
Losses6

Gideon Buthelezi (born 16 July 1986)[2] is a South African professional boxer. He held the IBO super-flyweight title since 2015, and previously the IBO minimumweight and light-flyweight titles between 2010 and 2011.[4]

Personal

Buthelezi was born Bongani Gideon and resides in Boipatong, Gauteng.He has 3 children. Buthelezi is the second born of the late Nomvula Buthelezi. He has two siblings, Kgalalelo Tshetlo and Stella Malwazi Buthelezi

Professional career

Buthelezi vs. Liriano

On 29 April 2016, Buthelezi fought and defeated Diego Liriano via unanimous decision, winning on each of the three scorecards, 120–108, 119–109 and 108–111.[5]

Buthelezi vs. Leone

On 27 July 2018, Buthelezi fought Lucas Leone. Buthelezi won the fight via unanimous decision.[6]

Professional boxing record

29 fights 23 wins 6 losses
By knockout 5 4
By decision 18 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
29 Loss 23–6 Philippines Dave Apolinario KO 1 (12), 2:50 29 July 2022 South Africa International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa For vacant IBO flyweight title
28 Win 23–5 Namibia Jonas Matheus SD 10 27 Nov 2021 South Africa International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa
27 Win 22–5 Mexico Adrian Jimenez TKO 1 (12), 1:55 27 Jul 2019 South Africa International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa Retained IBO super flyweight title
26 Win 21–5 Argentina Lucas Fernandez UD 12 27 Jul 2018 South Africa International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa Retained IBO super flyweight title
25 Win 20–5 Philippines Ryan Rey Ponteras UD 12 28 Jul 2017 South Africa International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa Retained IBO super flyweight title
24 Win 19–5 Mexico Angel Aviles Armenta UD 12 31 Mar 2017 South Africa Indoor Sports Centre, Kempton Park, South Africa Retained IBO super flyweight title
23 Win 18–5 South Africa Doctor Ntsele PTS 8 16 Dec 2016 South Africa Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
22 Win 17–5 Dominican Republic Diego Luis Pichardo Liriano UD 12 29 Apr 2016 South Africa Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex, Seshego, South Africa Retained IBO super flyweight title
21 Win 16–5 South Africa Makazole Tete UD 12 18 Dec 2015 South Africa Orient Theatre, East London, South Africa Won vacant IBO super flyweight title
20 Win 15–5 South Africa Doctor Ntsele PTS 12 9 Oct 2015 South Africa Pacofs Arena, Bloemfontein, South Africa Won vacant WBA Pan African super flyweight title
19 Loss 14–5 South Africa Lwandile Sityatha SD 12 24 Jul 2015 South Africa International Convention Centre, East London, South Africa For IBO super flyweight title
18 Win 14–4 Namibia Immanuel Naidjala SD 12 6 Dec 2014 Namibia Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Won WBO Africa bantamweight title
17 Loss 13–4 Philippines Edrin Dapudong KO 1 (12), 2:29 15 Jun 2013 South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Lost IBO super flyweight title
16 Win 13–3 Philippines Edrin Dapudong SD 12 10 Nov 2012 South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won vacant IBO super flyweight title
15 Loss 12–3 Mexico Adrián Hernández KO 2 (12), 2:20 24 Sep 2011 Mexico Foro Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico For WBC light flyweight title
14 Win 12–2 South Africa Hekkie Budler SD 12 27 Jan 2011 South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won IBO light flyweight title
13 Win 11–2 Philippines Julius Alcos UD 10 18 Sep 2010 South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
12 Win 10–2 Philippines Ronelle Ferreras UD 12 19 Jun 2010 South Africa Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa Won vacant IBO minimumweight title
11 Win 9–2 South Africa Nelson Mtshali TKO 4 (12), 1:04 22 Jan 2010 South Africa Bloemfontein City Hall, Bloemfontein, South Africa Won vacant WBO Africa minimumweight title
10 Win 8–2 South Africa Thobani Mbangeni TKO 1 (6) 7 Aug 2009 South Africa Mangaung Indoor Centre, Bloemfontein, South Africa
9 Loss 7–2 South Africa Tshepo Lefele TKO 6 (12), 2:36 12 Sep 2008 South Africa Multipurpose Centre, Kestell, South Africa Lost South African minimumweight title
8 Win 7–1 South Africa Jonas Kgasago SD 12 30 May 2008 South Africa Carousel Casino, Hammanskraal, South Africa Won South African minimumweight title
7 Win 6–1 South Africa Thobani Mbangeni PTS 6 25 Aug 2007 South Africa Mdantsane Indoor Centre, Mdantsane, South Africa
6 Win 5–1 South Africa Pule Nhlapo UD 4 9 Mar 2007 South Africa Emnothweni Casino, Nelspruit, South Africa
5 Win 4–1 South Africa Toto Twani PTS 4 19 Jan 2007 South Africa Masizakhe Arena, Carletonville, South Africa
4 Win 3–1 South Africa Siviwe Ntsiko TKO 3 (4) 25 Nov 2006 South Africa Rustenberg, South Africa
3 Win 2–1 South Africa Vuyisele Tshembese PTS 4 28 Oct 2006 South Africa Portuguese Hall, Johannesburg, South Africa
2 Win 1–1 South Africa Alex Malefyane TKO 3 (4) 12 Aug 2006 South Africa Durban, South Africa
1 Loss 0–1 Nigeria Nestor Bolum UD 4 21 Jul 2006 South Africa Goldfields Arena, Carletonville, South Africa

References

  1. ↑ "South African Buthelezi in world title shot". Starafrica.com. 8 August 2011. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Gideon Buthelezi Could Be Looking at Unbeaten Budler!". Golden Gloves Boxing Promoters. 1 September 2010. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  3. ↑ "Night of the Big Little Men hots up". Golden Gloves Boxing Promoters. 13 January 2011. Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  4. ↑ "BoxRec: Gideon Buthelezi". boxrec.com. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  5. ↑ "Buthelezi vs Liriano – News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  6. ↑ "Buthelezi vs Leone – News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 7 July 2022.

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