Best fights of Tulani Mbenge
Over 10 years as a professional, Tulani Mbenge has compiled a 22-2 (16) record, including nine title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tulani Mbenge defeats Michael McKinson
On October 19, 2024 Tulani Mbenge fought Michael McKinson for the vacant IBO super lightweight title. Mbenge was 33 years old with a record of 20-2, and McKinson was 30 with a record of 26-1. Mbenge was coming off a win and McKinson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mbenge won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Tulani Mbenge stops Miguel Vázquez
On December 8, 2018 Tulani Mbenge faced Miguel Vázquez in a super lightweight bout. Mbenge was 27 years old with a record of 14-0, and Vázquez was 31 with a record of 40-6. Mbenge was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Vázquez was coming off a win. Mbenge stopped Miguel Vázquez via retirement in the 9th round.
3. Tulani Mbenge KOs Jabulani Makhense
On June 19, 2021 Tulani Mbenge fought Jabulani Makhense for the vacant WBA Pan African welterweight title. Mbenge was 29 years old with a record of 17-1, and Makhense was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mbenge was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mbenge stopped Jabulani Makhense via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Tulani Mbenge KOs Mziwoxolo Ndwayana in their 2nd fight
On December 18, 2020 Tulani Mbenge fought Mziwoxolo Ndwayana for the vacant South Africa welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Mbenge was 29 years old with a record of 16-1, and Ndwayana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mbenge was coming off a win. Mbenge stopped Mziwoxolo Ndwayana via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Tulani Mbenge KOs Emmanuel Mungandjela
On May 1, 2025 Tulani Mbenge faced Emmanuel Mungandjela in a welterweight bout. Mbenge was 33 years old with a record of 21-2, and Mungandjela was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mbenge was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mbenge stopped Emmanuel Mungandjela via KO in the 3rd round.
6. Tulani Mbenge KOs Idd Pialari
On June 30, 2022 Tulani Mbenge faced Idd Pialari in a welterweight bout. Mbenge was 30 years old with a record of 18-1, and Pialari was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mbenge was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mbenge stopped Idd Pialari via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Tulani Mbenge KOs Diego Chaves
On June 23, 2018 Tulani Mbenge fought Diego Chaves for the vacant IBO and IBO welterweight titles. Mbenge was 26 years old with a record of 13-0, and Chaves was 32 with a record of 26-3-1. Mbenge was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak, while Chaves was coming off a loss. Mbenge stopped Diego Chaves via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant titles.
8. Tulani Mbenge KOs Shaun Ness
On April 23, 2017 Tulani Mbenge fought Shaun Ness for the vacant South Africa welterweight title. Mbenge was 25 years old with a record of 9-0, and Ness was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mbenge was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Mbenge stopped Shaun Ness via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Tulani Mbenge defeats Mardochee Kuvesa Katembo
On October 17, 2020 Tulani Mbenge fought Mardochee Kuvesa Katembo for the vacant African Boxing Union welterweight title. Mbenge was 29 years old with a record of 15-1, and Katembo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mbenge was coming off a loss. Mbenge won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Tulani Mbenge KOs Andile Mabilisa
On February 7, 2017 Tulani Mbenge faced Andile Mabilisa. Mbenge was 25 years old with a record of 4-0, and Mabilisa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mbenge was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Mbenge stopped Andile Mabilisa via KO in the 1st round.