Best fights of Simpiwe Vetyeka
Over 16 years as a professional, Simpiwe Vetyeka has compiled a 30-4 (18) record, including 19 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Simpiwe Vetyeka stops Chris John
On December 6, 2013 Simpiwe Vetyeka, the IBO featherweight champion, met Chris John, the WBA (Super) featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Vetyeka was 32 years old with a record of 25-2, and John was 34 with a record of 48-0-3. Vetyeka was on a 2-fight winning streak. Vetyeka stopped Chris John via retirement in the 6th round. Became the unified featherweight champion.
2. Simpiwe Vetyeka KOs Daud Yordan
On April 14, 2013 Simpiwe Vetyeka fought Daud Yordan for the IBO featherweight title. Vetyeka was 32 years old with a record of 24-2, and Yordan was 25 with a record of 30-2. Vetyeka was coming off a win and Yordan was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vetyeka stopped Daud Yordan via TKO in the 12th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
3. Simpiwe Vetyeka loses to Nonito Donaire via technical decision
On May 31, 2014 Simpiwe Vetyeka defended his WBA (Undisputed) featherweight title against Nonito Donaire. Vetyeka was 33 years old with a record of 26-2, and Donaire was 31 with a record of 32-2. Vetyeka was on a 3-fight winning streak and Donaire was coming off a win. Vetyeka lost via technical decision. Lost the title.
4. Simpiwe Vetyeka KOs Rodolfo Puente
On November 28, 2015 Simpiwe Vetyeka defended his WBA International featherweight title against Rodolfo Puente. Vetyeka was 34 years old with a record of 27-3, and Puente was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vetyeka was coming off a win. Vetyeka stopped Rodolfo Puente via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. Simpiwe Vetyeka KOs Thompson Mokwana
On April 6, 2018 Simpiwe Vetyeka fought Thompson Mokwana for the vacant WBO Africa lightweight title. Vetyeka was 37 years old with a record of 29-4, and Mokwana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vetyeka was coming off a loss. Vetyeka stopped Thompson Mokwana via KO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Simpiwe Vetyeka KOs Sakhumzi Bongwana in their 2nd fight
On December 9, 2006 Simpiwe Vetyeka defended his South African bantamweight title against Sakhumzi Bongwana. It was their second meeting. Vetyeka was 25 years old with a record of 15-0, and Bongwana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vetyeka was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Vetyeka stopped Sakhumzi Bongwana via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
7. Simpiwe Vetyeka KOs Ebenezer Tumane
On August 31, 2007 Simpiwe Vetyeka defended his South African bantamweight title against Ebenezer Tumane. Vetyeka was 26 years old with a record of 16-1, and Tumane was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vetyeka was coming off a loss. Vetyeka stopped Ebenezer Tumane via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
8. Simpiwe Vetyeka defeats Arturo Santos Reyes
On December 12, 2014 Simpiwe Vetyeka fought Arturo Santos Reyes for the vacant WBA International featherweight title. Vetyeka was 33 years old with a record of 26-3, and Reyes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vetyeka was coming off a loss. Vetyeka won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Simpiwe Vetyeka KOs Sakhumzi Bongwana
On August 5, 2005 Simpiwe Vetyeka defended his South African bantamweight title against Sakhumzi Bongwana. Vetyeka was 24 years old with a record of 12-0, and Bongwana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vetyeka was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Vetyeka stopped Sakhumzi Bongwana via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
10. Simpiwe Vetyeka KOs Luthando Maqolo
On May 6, 2005 Simpiwe Vetyeka defended his South African bantamweight title against Luthando Maqolo. Vetyeka was 24 years old with a record of 11-0, and Maqolo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vetyeka was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Vetyeka stopped Luthando Maqolo via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.