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 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 stopped Daud Yordan via TKO in the 12th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
3. Simpiwe Vetyeka loses to Hozumi Hasegawa via unanimous decision
On May 3, 2007 Simpiwe Vetyeka fought Hozumi Hasegawa for the WBC bantamweight title. Vetyeka was 26 years old with a record of 16-0, and Hasegawa was 26 with a record of 21-2. Vetyeka lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hasegawa.