Moruti Mthalane losses
Over 20 years as a professional, Moruti Mthalane has compiled a 39-3 (26) record, including 22 title fights. He has three losses, all of them in title fights.
3. Moruti Mthalane loses to Sunny Edwards via unanimous decision
On April 30, 2021 Moruti Mthalane defended his IBF flyweight title against Sunny Edwards. Mthalane was 38 years old with a record of 39-2, and Edwards was 25 with a record of 15-0. Mthalane was on a 16-fight winning streak and Edwards was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Mthalane lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Edwards.
2. Moruti Mthalane loses to Nonito Donaire via KO
On November 1, 2008 Moruti Mthalane fought Nonito Donaire for the IBF and IBO flyweight titles. Mthalane was 26 years old with a record of 23-1, and Donaire was 25 with a record of 19-1. Mthalane was on a 9-fight winning streak and Donaire was on a 18-fight winning streak. Donaire stopped Mthalane via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
1. Moruti Mthalane loses to Nkqubela Gwazela via KO
On September 24, 2004 Moruti Mthalane fought Nkqubela Gwazela for the vacant South African and WBC International flyweight titles. Mthalane was 21 years old with a record of 14-0, and Gwazela was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mthalane was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Gwazela stopped Mthalane via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 10th round.