Phumelele Cafu losses
Over 7 years as a professional, Phumelele Cafu has compiled a 11-1-3 (8) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. His only loss came in a title fight against Jesse Rodríguez.
1. 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.