Jeffrey Mathebula losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Jeffrey Mathebula has compiled a 27-5-2 (14) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. He has five losses, four of them in title fights.
5. Jeffrey Mathebula loses to Kiko Martínez via KO
On December 21, 2013 Jeffrey Mathebula fought Kiko Martínez for the IBF super bantamweight title. Mathebula was 34 years old with a record of 27-4-2, and Martínez was 27 with a record of 29-4. Martínez stopped Mathebula via KO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
4. 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.
3. Jeffrey Mathebula loses to Takalani Ndlovu via split decision
On September 1, 2010 Jeffrey Mathebula faced Takalani Ndlovu. Mathebula was 31 years old with a record of 23-2-2, and Ndlovu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathebula lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ndlovu.
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.
1. Jeffrey Mathebula loses to Thomas Mashaba via KO
On September 30, 2003 Jeffrey Mathebula fought Thomas Mashaba for the vacant South African super bantamweight title. Mathebula was 24 years old with a record of 13-0-1, and Mashaba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mashaba stopped Mathebula via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to win the vacant title.