Best fights of Phumelele Cafu
Over 7 years as a professional, Phumelele Cafu has compiled a 11-1-3 (8) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Phumelele Cafu defeats Kosei Tanaka
On October 14, 2024 Phumelele Cafu fought Kosei Tanaka for the WBO super flyweight title. Cafu was 20 years old with a record of 10-0-3, and Tanaka was 29 with a record of 20-1. Cafu was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Tanaka was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cafu won via split decision. Crowned the new super flyweight champion.
2. Phumelele Cafu loses to Jesse Rodríguez via KO
On July 19, 2025 Phumelele Cafu, the WBO super flyweight champion, met Jesse Rodríguez, the WBC and The Ring super flyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Cafu was 20 years old with a record of 11-0-3, and Rodríguez was 25 with a record of 21-0. Cafu was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Rodríguez was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Rodríguez stopped Cafu via TKO in the 10th round. Lost the title in unification. Lasted into the 10th round.
3. Phumelele Cafu defeats Genisis Libranza
On August 20, 2023 Phumelele Cafu fought Genisis Libranza for the vacant IBF International super flyweight title. Cafu was 18 years old with a record of 8-0-3, and Libranza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cafu was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Cafu won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Phumelele Cafu KOs Enathi Stelle in 26 seconds
On December 16, 2023 Phumelele Cafu fought Enathi Stelle for the vacant Boxing South Africa South African super flyweight title. Cafu was 19 years old with a record of 9-0-3, and Stelle was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cafu was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Cafu stopped Enathi Stelle via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Phumelele Cafu KOs Hamza Mchanjo
On September 28, 2019 Phumelele Cafu fought Hamza Mchanjo for the vacant WBF International flyweight title. Cafu was 15 years old with a record of 3-0-2, and Mchanjo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cafu stopped Hamza Mchanjo via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Phumelele Cafu KOs Lazarus Namalambo
On October 23, 2022 Phumelele Cafu faced Lazarus Namalambo. Cafu was 18 years old with a record of 6-0-3, and Namalambo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cafu was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Cafu stopped Lazarus Namalambo via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Phumelele Cafu KOs Dalisizwe Komani
On December 15, 2018 Phumelele Cafu faced Dalisizwe Komani. Cafu was 14 years old with a record of 2-0-1, and Komani was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cafu was coming off a win. Cafu stopped Dalisizwe Komani via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Phumelele Cafu KOs Phumelelo Maqolo
On May 26, 2018 Phumelele Cafu faced Phumelelo Maqolo. Cafu was 13 years old with a record of 0-0, and Maqolo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cafu stopped Phumelelo Maqolo via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Phumelele Cafu KOs Thandolwethu Nkwenteni
On November 4, 2018 Phumelele Cafu faced Thandolwethu Nkwenteni. Cafu was 14 years old with a record of 1-0-1, and Nkwenteni was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cafu stopped Thandolwethu Nkwenteni via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Phumelele Cafu stops Ben Mananquil
On July 29, 2022 Phumelele Cafu faced Ben Mananquil. Cafu was 17 years old with a record of 5-0-3, and Mananquil was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cafu was coming off a win. Cafu stopped Ben Mananquil via retirement in the 5th round.