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 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.