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Jeffrey Mathebula

Jeffrey Mathebula

“Mongoose”
Malamulele, South Africa

Best fights of Jeffrey Mathebula

Over 13 years as a professional, Jeffrey Mathebula has compiled a 27-5-2 (14) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Jeffrey Mathebula loses to Nonito Donaire via unanimous decision

    On July 7, 2012 Jeffrey Mathebula, the IBF super bantamweight champion, met Nonito Donaire, the WBO super bantamweight champion, in a title unification fight. Mathebula was 33 years old with a record of 26-3-2, and Donaire was 29 with a record of 28-1. Mathebula lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Donaire.

  2. 2. Jeffrey Mathebula loses to Celestino Caballero via split decision

    On April 30, 2009 Jeffrey Mathebula fought Celestino Caballero for the IBF and WBA (Unified) super bantamweight titles. Mathebula was 29 years old with a record of 22-1-2, and Caballero was 32 with a record of 31-2. Mathebula lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Caballero.