Best fights of Bongani Mahlangu
Over 13 years as a professional, Bongani Mahlangu has compiled a 22-8 (10) record, including 14 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Bongani Mahlangu KOs Asamoah Wilson
On January 22, 2010 Bongani Mahlangu defended his WBA Pan African bantamweight title against Asamoah Wilson. Mahlangu was 30 years old with a record of 11-2, and Wilson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mahlangu was coming off a win. Mahlangu stopped Asamoah Wilson via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Bongani Mahlangu KOs Unathi Gqokoma
On August 5, 2016 Bongani Mahlangu fought Unathi Gqokoma for the vacant IBF International super bantamweight title. Mahlangu was 36 years old with a record of 19-6, and Gqokoma was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mahlangu was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mahlangu stopped Unathi Gqokoma via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Bongani Mahlangu KOs Prosper Ankrah
On May 15, 2009 Bongani Mahlangu defended his WBA Pan African bantamweight title against Prosper Ankrah. Mahlangu was 29 years old with a record of 10-2, and Ankrah was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mahlangu was coming off a loss. Mahlangu stopped Prosper Ankrah via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
4. Bongani Mahlangu KOs Mxolisi Nombewu
On February 17, 2013 Bongani Mahlangu faced Mxolisi Nombewu in a bantamweight bout. Mahlangu was 33 years old with a record of 12-5, and Nombewu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mahlangu was on a 3-fight losing streak. Mahlangu stopped Mxolisi Nombewu via KO in the 1st round.
5. Bongani Mahlangu KOs Siviwe Hasheni in their 2nd fight
On March 22, 2015 Bongani Mahlangu fought Siviwe Hasheni for the vacant South African super bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Mahlangu was 35 years old with a record of 15-6, and Hasheni was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mahlangu was coming off a loss. Mahlangu stopped Siviwe Hasheni via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Bongani Mahlangu KOs Macbute Sinyabi
On January 19, 2007 Bongani Mahlangu faced Macbute Sinyabi. Mahlangu was 27 years old with a record of 4-0, and Sinyabi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mahlangu was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Mahlangu stopped Macbute Sinyabi via KO in the 1st round.
7. Bongani Mahlangu KOs Siviwe Hasheni
On November 25, 2006 Bongani Mahlangu faced Siviwe Hasheni. Mahlangu was 27 years old with a record of 3-0, and Hasheni was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mahlangu was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Mahlangu stopped Siviwe Hasheni via KO in the 1st round.
8. Bongani Mahlangu KOs Sipho Nkadimeng
On October 28, 2006 Bongani Mahlangu faced Sipho Nkadimeng. Mahlangu was 27 years old with a record of 2-0, and Nkadimeng was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mahlangu was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Mahlangu stopped Sipho Nkadimeng via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Bongani Mahlangu KOs Lwazi Phakathi
On September 16, 2006 Bongani Mahlangu faced Lwazi Phakathi. Mahlangu was 26 years old with a record of 1-0, and Phakathi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mahlangu was coming off a win. Mahlangu stopped Lwazi Phakathi via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Bongani Mahlangu defeats Mfusi Maxhayi
On September 25, 2015 Bongani Mahlangu defended his South African super bantamweight title against Mfusi Maxhayi. Mahlangu was 35 years old with a record of 16-6, and Maxhayi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mahlangu was coming off a win. Mahlangu won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.