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 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 The Ring and WBC 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.