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 top 10 best fights.
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 was on a 3-fight winning streak and Donaire was on a 27-fight winning streak. Mathebula lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Donaire.
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 was on a 7-fight winning streak and Caballero was on a 12-fight winning streak. Mathebula lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Caballero.
3. Jeffrey Mathebula defeats Julio Zárate
On August 29, 2008 Jeffrey Mathebula faced Julio Zárate in a super bantamweight bout. Mathebula was 29 years old with a record of 21-1-2, and Zárate was 33 with a record of 26-4-1. Mathebula was on a 6-fight winning streak and Zárate was on a 5-fight winning streak. Mathebula won via unanimous decision.
4. Jeffrey Mathebula KOs Siviwe Hasheni
On October 30, 2010 Jeffrey Mathebula faced Siviwe Hasheni. Mathebula was 31 years old with a record of 23-3-2, and Hasheni was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathebula was coming off a loss. Mathebula stopped Siviwe Hasheni via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Jeffrey Mathebula defeats Takalani Ndlovu in their 2nd fight
On March 24, 2012 Jeffrey Mathebula fought Takalani Ndlovu for the vacant IBF super bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Mathebula was 32 years old with a record of 25-3-2, and Ndlovu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathebula was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mathebula won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Jeffrey Mathebula KOs Rashid Ally
On November 20, 2009 Jeffrey Mathebula faced Rashid Ally. Mathebula was 30 years old with a record of 22-2-2, and Ally was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathebula was coming off a loss. Mathebula stopped Rashid Ally via KO in the 4th round.
7. Jeffrey Mathebula KOs Yoshinori Miyata
On February 22, 2008 Jeffrey Mathebula defended his WBC International featherweight title against Yoshinori Miyata. Mathebula was 28 years old with a record of 20-1-2, and Miyata was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathebula was on a 5-fight winning streak. Mathebula stopped Yoshinori Miyata via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
8. Jeffrey Mathebula KOs Mkhuseli Kondile
On December 8, 2006 Jeffrey Mathebula faced Mkhuseli Kondile. Mathebula was 27 years old with a record of 18-1-2, and Kondile was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathebula was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mathebula stopped Mkhuseli Kondile via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Jeffrey Mathebula KOs Petros Motsoahole
On November 22, 2002 Jeffrey Mathebula faced Petros Motsoahole. Mathebula was 23 years old with a record of 10-0-1, and Motsoahole was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathebula was coming off a win. Mathebula stopped Petros Motsoahole via KO in the 1st round.
10. Jeffrey Mathebula KOs Oupa Lubisi
On May 31, 2003 Jeffrey Mathebula faced Oupa Lubisi. Mathebula was 23 years old with a record of 12-0-1, and Lubisi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathebula was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Mathebula stopped Oupa Lubisi via TKO in the 3rd round.